Interviewed 24 expectant parents in the eighth month of pregnancy to determine if they noted fetal behavior patterns which created for them a sense of their unborn as an individual. Data indicated that prospective mothers and fathers described individual characteristics of the fetus in relation to appearance, communication, gender, temperament,…

Follow-up of 100 children whose mothers were identified during their pregnancy as high risk for serious parenting problems indicated that the scale (Family Stress Checklist) was a remarkably accurate predictor, with a sensitivity (percent correct negatives) of 89 percent. (CL)

Three groups of women who varied in abortion status were formed to investigate the self-concept and locus of control of a total of 90 women. No significant differences in self-concept were found among the three groups, nor was there a relationship between locus of control and repeated abortion. (Author/ABB)

Compared records of 32 couples who achieved pregnancy during the adoption process with records of couples who did not. Findings suggested that medical diagnosis, age, and emotional components of the adoption study process were intertwined determining factors in couples' achieving pregnancy. (NRB)

The increased number of crises in adolescent pregnancies may be related to the adolescents' incomplete education and emotional development, ambivalence, unsettled life situation, and lack of experience. Complications include premature birth, giving up the baby for adoption, malnutrition, decreased stimulation, and divided mothering. (Author/MV)

The Latino population is the fastest-growing major racial/ethnic group in the United States. By 2020, approximately 16 percent of the population will be Latino. This increase will be even more pronounced among teens. This fact sheet summarizes data from the National Vital Statistics Reports on reported sexual activity, pregnancy rates, and…

Results of a survey of the attitudes of unmarried college women toward abortion show these females have liberal attitudes toward abortion regardless of their current sexual activity patterns. (JC)

In the field of education, dominated by women, room at the top seems earmarked for men only". Changes are taking place but the author feels that inequalities may still exist. (Editor/NP)

This paper is based on a presentation at the CWLA Eastern Regional Conference at Baltimore in 1969 (MG)

Discusses and reviews the literature on the unscheduled transition to teenage parenthood from three perspectives: (1) the transition to first-time parenthood, (2) accelerated role transitions, and (3) the crisis of adding new family members. Holds that the teenager's family of origin may both contribute to and benefit from an adaptive response.…

This article assesses the male contribution to contraceptive mismanagement and unwanted pregnancy and presents reasons for such incidents. (JD)

Research is reported on the use of ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel for contraception after intercourse. This treatment is offered as an alternative to high doses of estrogen and appears to be successful in preventing unwanted pregnancies. (JMF)

A review of 47 suicides in women of child-bearing age revealed that two women were pregnant, two were within the first year post-partum and two falsely believed themselves pregnant. Previous studies asserting that pregnancy protects against suicide would seem to be challenged by these data; pregnancy-related suicides are similar to each other.…

Discusses the provisions of Public Law 95-626, federal legislation pertaining to a comprehensive program for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy and early parenthood. (CM)

Examined prevalence of and factors associated with pregnancy and abortion among vocation school students in northern Thailand. Age, current contraceptive use, early initiation of sexual intercourse, alcohol and drug use, and sexual coercion were associated with self or partner pregnancy. High rates of pregnancy and abortion indicate the need for…