Inadequate nutrition will affect the birth weight of the infant and reduce the infant's chances for proper development and survival. (JD)

Examined perceived relationships between 95 mothers and their adolescent daughters to determine if there was a significant difference in mother-daughter relationshhip as perceived by pregnant versus nonpregnant adolescents, and whether mothers of these two groups differed in their feelings for their daughters. Found no striking differences between…

Reviews literature on subsequent adolescent pregnancy; self-concept; and phototherapy, a series of visual techniques which can aid in self-understanding. Presents specific phototherapeutic intervention, consisting of eight distinct steps, as a possible component of a comprehensive program of information and counseling for adolescents during…

Examined how sexually active adolescent women intended to deal with premarital pregnancy and what influenced intentions. Subjects holding positive general attitudes toward abortion showed stronger intentions toward terminating unwanted pregnancy. Abortion attitudes of significant others influenced intentions. More career-oriented subjects…

Considers the necessity for family scientists to review and evaluate public policies and legislation relevant to the family. Suggests that framework for statutory analysis may aid this task and presents an example of a statutory analysis of adolescent pregnancy legislation using such a framework. Discusses the usefulness of statutory analysis for…

Argues that depression may be viewed as one of several normal affective developments of pregnancy rooted in some of the physiological events of gestation and that identification of depression during pregnancy may be difficult (but nonetheless important) because the symptoms of pregnancy and depression are confounded. (Author/ABB)

Surveyed 57 new mothers to examine the relationship between level of knowledge of informed consent to medical procedures during childbirth with other variables. Results showed women reporting knowledge of patient rights and desire to learn assertiveness were less likely to give birth by cesarean section. Discusses implications for counselors. (JAC)

Tested causal models predicting unmarried adolescent pregnancy using data from 2,158 young adults. Among the males, having a girlfriend become pregnant is associated with school difficulties, low parental socioeconomic status, and high popularity. Among females, pregnancy risk is related to race, low socioeconomic status, father absence, number of…

The author describes experiences in teaching pregnancy and childbirth classes to blind and visually impaired students. In addition to basic anatomy, she used techniques such as films, records, and anatomical models and charts as well as comparing body parts to the other senses and to inanimate objects. (Author/CL)

A survey was conducted to obtain information about the underutilization of postcoital contraceptives (PCC) by college students. Results indicate that ignorance about the existence of PCC is a major reason for lack of use. (Author/DF)

Describes important federal legislation impacting on child health. Examines problems in translating federal legislation into effective care for children. Working within the existing federal legislation framework, describes the components of a model health care system. Also discusses health care for pregnant women. (CMG)

Describes knowledge, attitudes and intervention policies regarding fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects among obstetricians and gynecologists (N=1,128) in New York State. Survey results showed that subjects were well-informed about FAS, and almost all advised their obstetric patients to abstain or limit their alcohol intake. (LLL)

The current research and policy debate over why teen pregnancy and birth rates have declined in the 1990s has focused on whether increased abstinence or increased contraceptive use is primarily responsible. This research brief indicates that both factors appear to be contributing factors. It finds that: (1) the percentage of teens who reported…