African American teen mothers are often stigmatized. This selection examines a birth center in Washington, D.C., that seeks to offer both support and education.
- If stigma doesn’t necessarily prevent teen pregnancy, what impact might it have on those who do become pregnant?
- What might the young women who receive services at this birth center gain, beyond health care?
- How might the experience of pregnancy be different for mothers-to-be who receive comprehensive care and support? No prenatal care?
