2. SESSION OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
1. Define early pregnancy.
2. Identify the prevention of early pregnancy.
3. Create an Infographic poster about early
pregnancy prevention.
4. •Early Pregnancy refers to female adolescents becoming
pregnant between the ages of 13-19. These young females
have not yet reached adulthood and the causes of early
pregnancy vary greatly.
•It is a significant public health concern and social issue
worldwide.
•Teenage pregnancy can have negative consequences for both
the mother and child, including increased risk of maternal
and infant mortality, low birth weight, developmental delays,
and poverty.
5. Causes of Early Pregnancy
Lack of information about sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Inadequate access to services tailored to young people.
Family, community and social pressure to marry.
Sexual violence.
Child, early and forced marriage, which can be both a cause and a
consequence.
Lack of education.
7. ACTIVITY: “WORD CLOUD”
• Directions: Think of words or phrases associated to the term “EARLY
PREGNANCY”. Write your answer in the concept map.
8. Processing Questions:
1. What is early pregnancy?
2. What are the factors resulting in early
pregnancy?
3. What are the preventions of early pregnancy?
