My girlfriend's pregnant!
Subtitle: a teen's guide to becoming a dad
By: Chloe Shantz-Hilkes
Publisher: Annick Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781554517428
Subjects: Parenthood; Psychology; Psychological aspects; Pregnancy; Teenage fathers; Life skills guides
Description: For teens faced with an unplanned pregnancy, the news can be devastating. Typically, most attention is focused on the needs of the mother, but teenage fathers also face a future filled with fear, doubt, and guilt.My Girlfriend's Pregnant! provides much-needed information and support for teens suddenly thrust in the role of father. Based on interviews with teenage dads, social workers, and medical professionals, this book explores: What it's like to discover that your girlfriend is pregnant What to expect during pregnancy and childbirth The experience of parenthood--both positive and negative How involved the role of a teen dad can be How parenthood can affect young relationships The stress of being a teen dad The impact of abortion and adoption on young fathers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-125) and index.

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Table of contents: title: Acknowledgments; title: Foreword; title: Introduction; title: How to Read This Book; title: Chapter One: Finding Out; title: Chapter Two: Pregnancy and Childbirth; title: Chapter Three: Parenting; title: Chapter Four: Father From Afar; title: Chapter Five: Relationships; title: Chapter Six: Abortion; title: Chapter Seven: Adoption; title: Chapter Eight: Coping with Stress; title: Further Resources; title: Bibliography; title: True/False Answers; title: Index.