How to Go to High School While Pregnant

With teenage pregnancy being the number one reason for female high school drop outs in the US, a pregnant student should be commended for her efforts to continue her education. Although this can seem very stressful and complicated, it is important to keep the goal of completing your education at the forefront of your thoughts as you consider all the effects this will have on your unborn baby's life.

Instructions

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      Schedule a time to meet with the school nurse, your guidance counselor, your principal and your parents once you are about 12 weeks into your pregnancy. This is an opportunity to create a plan for you and your educational goals for the remainder of your pregnancy and afterwards.

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      Continue open communication with your school as your pregnancy progresses. If there are complications that cause you to be absent or miss class, be sure that you can be excused and make arrangements to make up missed work.

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      Inform teachers of your expected absence when the baby is due and after. Your teachers will need time to compile work for you or can even assign material ahead of time.

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      Expect life with friends and classmates to be very different. Depending on your community, teenage pregnancy may not be common and not everyone will agree with your decision to attend school while pregnant.

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      Search out support from other young mothers, either in school or out of school. You will find that many of your peers can no longer relate to the events of your life, which can lead to feelings of isolation and depression. Finding a support group, through local hospitals, your school or local groups can help to ease the transition.

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      Make decisions that are best for you and your baby. Do not worry about anyone else.

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