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M frm south india. chances of complications happening in a young age pregnancy(eg: 12 year old) high? other than that if a 12 year old girl has reached puberty and have sex, she can get pregnant & deliver baby like a 20 year old pregnant woman. right?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unfortunately that is not the case. She should be helped to find immediate medical care as her pregnancy will be high risk due to incomplete development of internal organs. Start with her pediatrician who should be able to find resources and coordinate in the community.

Answered 11/11/2021

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The frequency of complications like toxemia of pregnancy, which can be fatal and premature birth are high in that age group. She should be seen as soon as practical by a doc who specializes in complicated pregnancies.

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