The Impact of Teenage Pregnancy on Mothers' Life Chances in the UK

This report, titled "The impact of teenage pregnancy on the life chances of mothers in the United Kingdom", provides a comprehensive overview of the consequences of teenage pregnancy in the UK. It begins with an introduction, exploring the high rates of teenage pregnancy in the UK compared to other Western European countries and the associated negative outcomes, such as increased risk of abortion, fetal loss, and low birth weight. The report then delves into an academic database search, highlighting the social and economic challenges related to teenage childbearing, and the increased likelihood of children born to teenage mothers growing up in poverty. A critical analysis of the literature reveals that the risk of non-marital births varies based on family background, demographic, and socioeconomic factors. The discussion section analyzes the impact of teenage pregnancy on family formation and suggests that macroeconomic, family-level, and individual-level interventions are necessary. The conclusion summarizes the negative effects of teenage motherhood on women's socioeconomic status at age 30. The report uses various sources to support its findings and analysis.