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5 teen mums speak out

by Clare Spurrell
teen mums Five young women from the Teenage Mums message board, who gave birth between the ages of 15 and 19, talk about why they made the choices they did, the struggles they have faced and their views on teenage pregnancy.


  • 'I am no different to other mothers just because of my age; why should I be treated differently?' Read Holly's story...

  • 'I thought pregnancy was like a game, and I was lonely. I wanted a baby to cuddle, this isn't what the reality is like, though.' Read Lisa's story...

  • 'My friends assumed that, because of my age, I'd have an abortion. The thought entered my head for one night before I decided I would keep it.' Read Lucy's story...

  • 'The first thing Mum said was that I had ruined my life, I won't ever forget that.' Read Anna's story...

  • 'Teen mums should be encouraged to visit local schools to tell other teenagers that it isn't all its cracked up to be - how hard it really is.' Read Lindsay's story...
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Created: 12/02/2004  Updated: 06/07/2004
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