Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?
a. The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 lbs.
b. The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5-10% lower compared with adult women.
c. The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5-10% lower compared with older women.
d. The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagers.
e. Maternal death rates are 5 to 7 times greater among adolescent mothers in the developed world.
ANS: A
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