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Dealing with the pregnancy of a teenage daughter is a very sensitive topic! I do not have a pregnant daughter, but was one myself! It was the scariest thing that I ever had to tell my father! And I cannot imagine today how I would feel inside to be on the other side of this issue!
The teenage years are very difficult to begin with! You're beginning to figure out who you are, and what your goals may be! As a parent, you always want what is best for your child! Unfortunately, things aren't always smooth sailing!

My parents never spoke about sex or birth control! I now know that as a parent, it is a tender subject! Yet, the more freely you get used to speaking about it with your child, the easier it is!
If the moment comes when your daughter comes to you to tell you that she is pregnant, then you need to be supportive! At that point, it's too late to change, so you need to move on to helping your child deal with this! You need to remember that it is SHE who is going to live this change! Never, and I repeat, never judge your child with harsh words! This will only cause tension between you, and may push her away! You don't want her to turn to someone else, be supportive! Teach her all you can with the knowledge that you have as a parent! Stand behind her! The love and understanding that you show her in her time of need, will hopefully last a lifetime! You need to be honest and tell her that this is going to be the hardest, and most rewarding thing that she will do in her life!
I realize that I have not lived to hear the words " Mom, I'm pregnant" from my daughter, but I knew how it felt to be a pregnant teenage daughter! I will give the same love, honesty and encouragement that my father has given me if the occasion ever arises! If it weren't for him, I may not have been the parent that I am today!

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