1. Describe the responsibility of both males and females if pregnancy occurs.
2. Describe pregnancy outcomes and options (e.g. parenting, adoption, abortion).
3. Explain the pros and cons related to each pregnancy outcome option.
4. Explain how to talk with your partner about options related to pregnancy.
5. Identify and write down questions related to pregnancy.
6. Talk about options and questions with a trusted and knowledgeable adult.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 5, Pregnancy    Module 5, Parenthood

Teenage Pregnancy    C. 1, Learning to Make Decisions    C. 1, Teenagers Talk about Their Pregnancies    Study Guide, C. 1    C. 8, Making Decisions for You and Your Baby    Guide, C. 8, Making Decisions for You and Your Baby    C. 15, Adoption: Another Choice    Guide, C. 15, Adoption: Another Choice    Study Guide, C. 15

Your Pregnancy and Newborn Journey    For Some – Adoption is an Option

Web Resource    4 Women    Childbirth    The Help Line

1. Describe five changes of pregnancy on one's lifestyle (e.g. not drinking nor smoking, eating choices).
2. Explain at least three long-term impacts of parenthood on one's life and future.
3. Describe the financial impact and responsibility related to pregnancy and parenthood.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 5, Pregnancy Prevention    Module 5, Pregnancy

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    Changes of Pregnancy

1. Identify three ways to reduce stress (e.g. exercise, deep breathing, simplify schedule).
2. Demonstrate at least two stress reduction techniques.
3. Describe why one has different emotions during pregnancy.
4. Name at least one person with who to talk about pregnancy or worries during pregnancy.
5. Describe the impact of past trauma (e.g. sexual abuse) on pregnancy and delivery.
6. If you are a teen parent, role-play talking to your parent and the baby's birth father about the pregnancy and how to handle their reactions to the pregnancy.

Activities:

Making It on Your Own    Dealing with Stress

PAYA    Module 5, Changes in Pregnancy    Module 5, Coping

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    If You Have a History of Childhood Trauma

Your Pregnancy and Newborn Journey    Parenting Starts with Pregnancy

1. Describe how to get help if feeling unsafe.
2. Describe how to find shelter or safe housing if needed.
3. Describe how to keep relationships free of violence.
4. Name at least one person with who to talk about pregnancy or worries during pregnancy.
5. Demonstrate proper use of a car seat belt when pregnant.

Activities:

Making It on Your Own    Where Would You Go?

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn    Proper Lifting and Movement

Your Pregnancy and Newborn Journey    Parenting Starts with Pregnancy

1. Define personal support system.
2. Recognize the benefit of having more than one person to help with problems.
3. Assess the strengths and needs of one's personal support system.
4. Identify three strategies to expand one's support system.
5. Identify two or more people who can provide support during the pregnancy and after the baby is born.
6. Develop a list of resource people including addresses and phone numbers.
7. Analyze two situations where support is necessary (e.g. work related problem, family crisis) and identify the appropriate support person.
8. Demonstrate asking for help when needed.

Activities:

Making It on Your Own    Friends

PAYA    Module 5, Stress

Teenage Pregnancy    C. 14, “Mama!” (Is that Me?)    C. 14, “Mama!” (Is that Me?)    Study Guide, C. 14