Figure 11.11. Spermatozooa after entering the egg, the tail looks just
Readiness of a woman to conceive and give birth or have a child is determined by the readiness of the three cases, the physical readiness, readiness mental / emotional / psychological and social readiness / economy. In general, a woman said to be physically ready when it has completed its body growth (when the body stops growing), which is about the age of 20 years. So the age of 20 years can be used as guidelines for physical readiness.
What happens if teen married / pregnant at a very young age (under 20 years)? Teens possible to get married at the age under 20 years in accordance with the Marriage Act No.. I 1979 that the minimum age of marriage for women is 16 years and for men 18 years. But keep in mind some of the following:
1. Pregnant young mother at the time of paying less attention to her pregnancy, including birth control. This resulted in an increase the risks of pregnancy.
2. Young mother during pregnancy often have blood pressure irregularities dpat impact on pregnancy poisoning and convulsions berkibat on death
3. Study also showed that younger gestational age (under 20 years) are often associated with the emergence of uterine cancer. This close relation to the incomplete development of the uterine wall.
What teens need to know about an unwanted pregnancy? Unwanted pregnancy (KTD) is a pregnancy for any reason, then its existence is not desired by one or both prospective parents of the baby. KTD is caused by the following factors:
1. Due to the lack of a complete and correct knowledge about the process of pregnancy and pregnancy prevention methods.
2. Due to the occurrence of rape.
3. Failure of contraception.
KTD loss and danger in Adolescents?
Some unwanted pregnancy loss in adolescents:
1. The Young or expectant mothers do not want and do not feel ready to get pregnant, then he could not properly take care of her pregnancy.
2. Difficult expect a feeling of genuine affection and strong from the KTD megalami mother to a baby who later so that future children may be neglected.
3. Ending the pregnancy or often referred to abortion. In Indonesia categorized abortion as an act against the law. Therefore, abortion is often done in secret and not safe. Unsafe abortion can cause maternal morbidity and mortality.
Abortion is very dangerous to the health and safety of women, especially if carried out carelessly by those who are not trained. Continuous bleeding and infection that occurs after the act of abortion is a major cause of death of women who have abortions. In addition, abortion also affects the psychological condition.
Feelings of sadness at the loss of a baby, the inner burden due to feelings of guilt and remorse that can lead to depression. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to couples counseling before they decide to commit abortion. Abortion must be assured as a last resort if other alternatives had not taken.