16 and hoping to be pregnant?

Question

I've heard everyone say teenage years aren't good for having kids and they might not end up as healthy as they could be if you wait but is 16 an ok age physically and all to have a baby?

Answer 1

no and your baby will grow up and find out you're a w***e for having a kid at 16

Answer 2

I know this sounds a bit vulgar and disgusting, but like the saying goes, "If you're old enough to bleed, you're old enough to breed."

Sorry if that offended anyone.

Your body is physically capable of meeting the demands of nurturing a developing baby, but the emotional toll it takes on a woman is unbelievable. I would wait, sweetheart, until you are out of school and have your life started. I know you might hate to hear me say it, but you're just a baby yourself. I'm 19, expecting my first, and I have to hear it all the time. But I finished high school, am in a stable relationship with my baby's father, and have been supporting myself for almost 2 years. My advice is to wait until YOU can be the one to provide for a child, not everyone else.

Best wishes =]

Answer 3

No, 16 is not.  At 16, your body still hasn't finished with puberty and it's likely to be dangerous for both you and the baby, if not fatal.  One thing to keep in mind is that for hundreds of years women were having children in their teens but their life expectancy was far, far shorter than it is today.  Also, the rate of death to the mothers in childbirth was higher as well.  Take a look at infant mortality rates, too.

Beyond the issues with your body, having a child is a major financial and emotional responsibility that many people have a hard time handling even in their early 20's.  There is so much to babies that you don't really get until you're in the midst of it, because our biological imperative is pushing our buttons.

If you are 16 and think you want to have a child, you really should talk to your parents, your teachers, your doctor, and to any adults that you trust and respect about what it would be really like, and why you should wait.  It is not a decision to enter into lightly - it's a commitment for the next 60 years.

Answer 4

it's ok physically but your not ready!

do you have your own place to live?

do you have a job that you make enough $ to support a baby?

do you have a car?

do you have insurance?

or you just gonna leave it up to your parents and welfare to support your baby?

love don't pay the bills!!!

Answer 5

NO! And the 27 year old that you are with doesn't sound like a good person to be having a baby with since he is living with a 16 year old!!! No matter what anybody says on here you are going to do what you want to do. But, I guarantee you that you will regret it if you get pregnant right now. I also guarantee that you and your boyfriend won't last. You have not even matured yet. I thought I knew EVERYTHING at 16, but now, at 24, I realize how clueless I truly was. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't get pregnant right now. What's the rush? You have your whole life ahead of you. If this guy is definitely meant to be then why not wait it out and have fun as a teenager while you can. You will miss out on SO much. Think about the baby too. You want to make sure you can provide a happy and stable life for it. Say you have this baby, and things end up not working out with you and your boyfriend. Do you have a back up plan? Even if it seems impossible for something like this to happen to you right now, you have to keep these things in mind. I can't say this enough...DON'T DO IT! Enjoy being young b/c it's something you only have once.

Answer 6

Yes I think physically your body should be prepared enough for a child, however, most people believe you shouldn't have children at such a young age due to the emotional demands of pregnancy and raising a child.

Hope this helps

Take care xox

Answer 7

Nope and here is why.

1. You won't be able to just go bowling,partying,school dances with friends with out the headache of trying to find a baby sitter.

2. Why rush...you most likely won't meet your soul mate for another 5-10 years .

3.You are still living under your parents roof ..there for you are still being raised by some one .

4.How would you support this child ?

Do you know the average cost of providing for a child?

A high chair low end cost is ...119.00 dollars

A stroller Low end is around ...80 dollars

Car seat low end is around ....80 dollars

Diapers for 1 month can range between 50-100 a month .

A crib low end costs ...160.00 dollars

Baby essentials a month some where along the 150-200 dollar range .

It is costly it isn't cheap ..

please hold off until you are at least old enough to vote for a president...that is when you can be considered an adult .

Answer 8

not true because i got pregnant at 15 and had my daughter at 16 and she was as healthy as could be and she was even 3 wks early.........but if your not pregnante you should wait and finish school it will be a better life for you and your baby

Answer 9

I don't see why not. But it's selfish that you want to have a child when I'm pretty sure you live with your parents and are not financially stable.. your parents are gonna end up raising the kid.

Answer 10

Technically...your body is ready to have a baby as soon as you get your first period. But that doesnt mean your mentally or financially ready. Be safe...if your having s*x...use a condom...if your close enough with your parents....ask them to put u on birth control. I went on it at 15. Not b/c i was sexually active...but bc i wanted to regulate periods. But it came in handy wen i did start to have s*x at 17. But i used condoms as well as my birth control pill. Aaaand i had a steady boyfriend who i ended up marrying 8 years later.

We are expecting a baby girl this friday!

:)

Answer 11

Well, let's hope you are NOT pregnant. It would be irresponsible.

Why do you WANT to be pregnant???????

It is not a game, and you cannot take it back and go back to being a kid.

This is serious and you need NOT to try to get pregnant at this time.

Answer 12

Not a good idea. Technically your own body is not even fully matured until 18.

If you get PG befor then...just realize, your b***s WILL shrivel up and die, instead of CONTINUING TO GROW (yes, they are still growing)!!

Answer 13

I think is you and the father really love each other, your parents approve of it, you can support the baby, and you are very responsible then you can have a baby. Don't do it though if there is going to be drama, it's not fair to the child.

-Witch

Answer 14

yeah i think 16 as long as u have everthing planned out

Answer 15

Well your baby will be healthy.,but you're too young to have a baby..

Maybe wait til you finish high school.

Your life will be much easier if you're over 18 to get a job and find a place to live.

Take care !

Answer 16

Having a baby is lots of work. If you have a baby you can't go out with your friends and go to school. Maybe, you don't care about those things. My question is how can you afford a baby at 16? Diapers cost about $20 a week and formula $40 a week. Being a parent is the hardest thing I have ever done. I had a baby when I was young and now when my friends are going on vacations and out to parties. Don't have a baby until you're in your twenties, Babies will always wait!

Answer 17

NO your way to young to have kids......your still in high school.  Enjoy your life and wait!!!!!

Answer 18

plenty of teenagers have healthy babies but being a teenage mom does increase the risk of complications.  you cannot possibly be prepared financially, emotionally or mentally for a child and your partner is a loser for being involved with a 16 year old.  He should be in jail.  get a puppy and go to college

Answer 19

sure your body could most likely handle it, but it would be very selfish for you to bring a child into the world at 16.  Read:

A child born to a teenage mother is seen to be at a disadvantage in society. Newborns of teen mothers tend to have a lower birth weight. As they get older, they are more likely to do poorly in school and have a greater chance of experiencing abuse and neglect. It has been found that sons of teenage mothers are more likely to wind up in prison. Daughters of teen mothers have an increased risk of experiencing a teenage pregnancy themselves.

Answer 20

Yes, your too young to have a baby. I have a 5 month and its very exhausting. You need to be mentally, emotionaly, and financialy ready to have a child. Enjoy your teenage years becasue as soon as you have your baby you need to say bye to having fun and thinking you your single. Your going to have a big responsibility. Babies are alot of work. There are too many disfunstional families out there and the kids are always paying for it, so please don't get pregnant and enjoy your life. Time goes by so fast, be patient.