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upon the mother’s physical, social and mental wellbeing. We often conclude that teenage
mothers do not finish high school or College compared to their non-pregnant counterparts. Thus,
they cannot choose from the full spectrum of jobs our economy should offer since most
companies require degrees. Most of the jobs that do not require a degree are blue collar jobs.
Blue collar jobs fall into the minimum wage category and are often contractual in nature.
Teenage mothers are more susceptible to falling below the poverty line.
Results showed that by age 20, nearly a quarter of the sample had been pregnant at least
once, with the majority of first pregnancies occurring between the ages of 17 and 20 years.
Demographic research resume to announce that in establish countries such as the United States,
impoverishment, and bad “life result” for children of adolescent mothers in contrast to children
There had been a lot of debates and discussions with the researchers, media, politician
when it comes to abnormal amounts of teenage pregnancy particularly concerned with the
consequences of teenage parenting. This great deal has served to stress the negative aspects of
teenage pregnancy, with different interrelated factors such as poverty, low education attainment,
abuse being generally accepted as increasing a young woman’s possibility of becoming pregnant
in her teenage years (Hudson & Iniechen 1991; Breakwell 1993; Kiernan 1997; Coley & Chase-
you’re young and trying to stay in school at the same time. Having a baby is not a joke. It is hard,
stressful and very tiring. A lot of people want a baby because they are so cute, but the problems
According to deBorja (2017), being a parent at adolescent period has a great influence
and negative results for young mothers and children. The ambitions and achievement,
particularly in their education are delayed and hindered because of teenage pregnancy but very
important in helping some negative results. The study showed that teenage mothers became
resilient and realize the awareness of and importance of education not only to themselves but to
Women who become pregnant in their teens may well have their education interrupted.
However, it is important to know this may have happened before the pregnancy (Corcoran,1998;
Klerman,1993).
In the US, several studies have followed the families of teenage mothers over longer
periods. These studies show that although the families may enter the welfare system earlier in the
family age cycle, they will leave it sooner than women of similar socioeconomic backgrounds
who start their families later (McAnarney ER, 1985, Hoffman 1998, 236-9, 243).
psychological and social stress, which reflects the identity crisis of becoming a mother (Bribing,
1959; Walker, 1996 p.45; Tarkka, Paunonen & Laippala, 2000, p.184).
According to Mia, MPSP Participant "Many people raise their kids and they’re 25 and
they like working somewhere where teens work and they make the same amount of money and
they raise their kids like. Or even older, 30s, 40s. . . They raise their kids completely it’s just
about the love you are willing to give them and like the morals you want to teach them and that’s
People frequently assume that pregnant or parenting teens have made a mistake by
having their pregnancies or children at the “wrong” time, but research shows that there are
advantages and disadvantages to having children at any age, in any circumstance. For example,
feminist researchers have shown that women across lines of difference—that is, women of
different classes, races, ages, and sexual orientations—face challenges. Many mothers struggle to
sustain healthy pregnancies and balance the demands of motherhood with the demands of work,
school, or other life obligations. These researchers often point to a lack of structural support for
people with care - taking responsibilities and call for improvements in healthcare, childcare,
domestic assistance, and paid work leaves. Furthermore, some young mothers and researchers
point to advantages for women who have children when they are young such as extra family
support and more energy for raising children (Males, 2010; Girl-mom, 2011),see the work of
According to Kearney & Levine (2007), not only does this affect the financial well-being
of the mother, but it also affects the social upbringing of her child. History is repetitive. Being
raised by a teenage mother may yield significant negative effects upon the child. In the U.S.,
daughters of teenage mothers were 25 percentage points more likely to become teenage mothers
themselves.
The study of Zanchi, M. Et al (2016) identifies the transformations arising from teen
pregnancy from the perspective of young women, which focuses on young women of low
socioeconomic strata. Researchers concluded that maternity generates a feeling of satisfaction
Singh, (1998) explained, to overcome the above captioned problems and many others,
teenagers need to be supported in many ways, such as encouragement, access to quality health
care and food as well as guidance on transition from pregnancy to parenthood. Also, they should
be helped to set realistic goals for life after pregnancy, such as returning to work or school and
their relationship with the babies’ fathers. All these are necessary for the wellbeing of teenage
Corcoran (1998) stressed, “Additionally, there are increasing opportunities for people to
continue their education at older ages, it may also be more appropriate to consider the
educational status later in life rather than at the time of a teenage pregnancy” (p.49-67).
According to Fergusson, Horwood & Woodward (2001) data gathered over the course of
a 20-year longitudinal study of 533 New Zealand women was used to (a) describe the extent and
timing of pregnancies within the cohort up to age 20, and (b) examine the extent to which the
risk of an early pregnancy was related to a range of social background, family, individual, and
peer relationship factors measured over the course of childhood and adolescence.
According to Fergusson & Woodward (2000) “This paper examines the relationship
between teenage pregnancy and educational underachievement in a cohort of 520 young women
studied from birth to 21 years. Results showed that young women who became pregnant by the
age of 18 years were at increased risk of poor achievement in the national School Certificate
examinations, of leaving school without qualifications, and of failing to complete their sixth-
form year at high school. In addition, pregnant teenagers had lower rates of participation in
This study would like to find out the experiences of teenagers who got during and after
their pregnancy and how they overcome the conflicts of being a teenage mom to become
The purpose of our study is to raise awareness to teenage females about what are the
possible consequences and problems they may face if they will undergo pregnancy during their
teenage years.
The Teenage Mothers as they would appreciate knowing the experiences of others.
The Community would understand the struggles that the teenage mothers experiences and how
Other researchers could use the study as their reference in pursuing further related studies.
Dasmariñas will be the subject of the study. The researcher aims to know the life of teenagers
after pregnancy. An interview with them shall be conducted to determine the life they’ve
1. To relate the experiences of the teenage mothers when they struggle to face the criticism;
2. To know their struggles and how they manage with the difficult times; and
3. To know the factors on how people around them help them to go on with their lives.
1. What are the experiences of teenagers who got pregnant during and after their pregnancy?
Assumptions
It is assumed that this study will help the community to understand teenage mothers
about their experiences, that this study would share on how they face the challenges in their life
The limitation of the study is the availability of the interviewee as it will be conducted as
an interview. Moreover, the teenage moms that will be interviewed will have different answers
based on their experiences which can be difficult for the research for not all of them share their
own standards in life. Some of them may be poor, neutral or rich before they finally become
This study shall be delimited to eight teenagers who got pregnant. The data collection of
this study shall be limited to the interviews of eight teenagers who got pregnant during and after
their pregnancy.
Teenage: is any girl between the age period 13 and 19 years old.
Teenage pregnancy: is a pregnancy of a girl child who is/was of age between 13 and 19 years old
Teenage childbearing: is a situation whereby a girl child between 13 and 19 years old give birth
to a child?
Coping: the efforts meant to manage (i.e. master, reduce, minimize, etc.) environmental and
Adaptation: adaptation refers to the active efforts the teenage mothers applied over their life span
to enable them survive, develop, and achieve successes in relationship to childbearing and
rearing
Methodology
This study was motivated by the fact that young mother’s learners are in a crucial phase of
their lives. They are experiencing the integration of “earlier identification, abilities and
Research Design
To attain the desired results, the researchers will be using the method of qualitative
research. Lee et al. (2014) said that, qualitative design contains in-depth descriptive results
Sampling Technique
The sampling technique that the researchers will use is Purposive sampling (Judgmental
sampling), for our study concerns the lived experiences of our participants – teenage mothers.
Participants
The selected participants outside and inside the educational institution (DLSU-D), have
undergone interview with the researchers to determine their experiences and challenges. The
participants were asked to fill-up a consent form which contains the name of the interviewer, and
the name and signature of the participant. Upon signing the consent form, the participant agrees
and trusts the validity of the results provided in the research paper. The participants were labeled
student, Participant E – a student, and Participant F – a student, to keep their identities classified.
Research Instrument
The researchers conducted an interview inside and outside of DLSU-D with a questionnaire
and each question must be answered with compliance to our topic and must be answered
honestly. Interview method will be the primary tool or instrument that will be used for the
gathering of data. The interviews were documented with the permission of the participants
involved, and the interviews were carefully transcribed and translated to the English language
Researchers conducted a one-to-one or over the phone conversation with the said
respondents. It was done through a formally structured questionnaire – having clear and focused
questions that encourages open minded responses. Each researcher is required to have one (1)
participant each, resulting to eight (8) participants in total. The participants were also asked to
fill-out the consent sheet for the reliability of the gathered data, and the assurance that this study
Data Analysis
The results were gathered, analyzed, and interpreted by the researchers. The mode of the
gathering of data is interview method. The medium that was used by both interviewee and
Theoretical Framework
The following is both a multilevel and life course framework for early adolescent health and
development. The factors shown are highly interrelated but do not completely coincide. So for
example, we know that a caring and committed adult can buffer a young person who grows up in
a violent and abusive environment from its consequences. Conversely, those who grow up with
many of the protective advantages of education and financial resources can be derailed by peer
or neighborhood influences. The model first identifies the major domains wherein young
adolescents develop, and then it delineates aspects of those domains that are protective and those
that can leave adolescents vulnerable. Although we propose these factors as risk or protective,
we are fully aware that what is protective in one cultural context or environment (e.g., behavioral
We propose four central goals for young people to reach at the completion of early
adolescence. Based on an extensive review of the international literature coupled with soliciting
the input of nearly 50 global experts in adolescent health and development, these are the building
blocks of healthy development Konopka (1973), Resnick (2000), McNeely (2009). And when in
place each is associated with later onset of sexual debut, improved contraceptive utilization,
diminished risk of sexual infections, and improved social, educational, and behavioral outcomes.
Results
The following are the answers to the questions in this study. There are important themes
were found from the qualitative interviews that focused on the experience and impact of teenage
pregnancy.
What are the experiences of teenagers who got pregnant during and after their
pregnancy?
The following themes emerged from the interview: criticism, school issues, support,
needs of the baby, resiliencies, a sense of completeness, and achieving their goals.
Criticism is one of the themes that emerged from the interview: Of the eight participants
in this study, five of them experience criticism. One of the participants stated:
“I am stressed because I don’t know how to tell the truth to my family that I am
them since that I am still in college. I managed to overcome those things by not
being an over thinker anymore and I became much stronger for my family and for
my baby.”
Criticism
According to all participant criticism is one of the experiences that they encounter of
being a teenage mom. Participants are being criticized because of being pregnant in an early age
where mostly girls from that age are commonly focused on their academic. One of the
“Other people criticize me for being a teenage mom while being not in the
accept different perspective and point of view of other people, but a teenage mom still is not a
School issues
According to Participant 5:
“One of the struggle that I've experienced during my pregnancy is going to school
and how people always talked about my situation, like it was the first time they saw
a pregnant student who is still going to school and pursue to get her diploma
“I was actually having troubles with how to balance school and life because in my
age I am still a student and actually one of the biggest problems that I had to face
moment”
A teenager who is pregnant is not allowed to go to school while in labor. It will be bad for
the health of the teenagers who carry a child to do assignments, review for quizzes and projects
while being pregnant. Pregnant woman experience a lot of things including morning sickness,
problems with concentration, mood swings, vomiting and so many more. When in labor, a
teenage mom is at the critical stage of her life that is why it is important for pregnant woman to
have a maternity leave while being pregnant for they will have a lot of rest and to have the time
of taking care of herself which will also be good for the baby.
Support
From participants 5, 6 and 7 have experienced no support from the father of their baby.
“I am still blessed having my child even though his or her father isn’t there for
support.”
All of the women who were interviewed for this study found support to be the most
important factor in moving forward. Whether it was support during pregnancy or the support of
family and friends once the baby was born, having support and feeling supported was invaluable.
Participants 3, 4 and 6 said that their family supported their pregnancy. As Participant 6 said:
end of the day I know that they will be the only people that will support me and help
me. So with their help I was able to go and balance education with the life obstacles
Participant 3 said she had a hard time in giving the provisions that her baby needs. She stated
that:
“One of the most painful struggles I've dealt with was not being able to give my son
Resilience
One aspect that all of these women have in common is their resiliency. Their encounters
have brought challenges and hardships, however, each of these women have prevailed in a
positive way. Through support, finding the positive in their situations and being motivated to do
good for them and the child, continuing to set and accomplish goals, and sharing their stories
All of the participants are that, although they gone through a difficult path, the
experiences of being a teenage mother has brought about positive aspect change in different
ways. Many of these teenage moms talked about responsibilities and lesson that they learned. For
“I become more responsible not only for myself but also for my son which me give
strength every day, I have learned every lesson that I had and it becomes challenges
“Well for me, I consider successful that I didn’t lack in giving my child the attention,
A sense of completeness
Every child is a blessing for all parents who planned ahead before marriage. But, as
people looked at teens bearing a child rumours spread out easily, treating an unborn child as one
of the mistakes that their parents have committed. Saying that they rush things and going beyond
their limitations as free individuals. But in the mind set of a teenage mom and having their sense
of motherhood love it isn’t a mistake it was a blessing in disguise because they’ve feel that
Teenage mom had a hard time during their pregnancy not only in the family but in
achieving their success as well. Giving birth in their early age is the time wherein they are still
studying and pursuing their dreams. Bearing a child limits them from doing anything. But, for
teenage mom that we’ve interviewed they must not have succeed the first time but there is
always a second chance to continue what they’ve started. Since they’ve become more
responsible and wanted to achieve their dreams to be financially stable to give the needs of their
child.
Some of the women had thoughts about what they would like society to be aware of
regarding teen mothers and advice; here are some of their statements,
Participant 6:
“Think twice first before doing it. Because it is hard to sustain the needs of having a
Participant 5:
“The best advice that I have right now in my mind is don't rush yourself everything in this
life takes time to happen. Wait until it's your turn to be a mother. Because God has a
Participant 8:
“When it comes to teenagers, I think all of you have heard this already, studies first guys.
I know temptation is there but do not put yourself in a position that will cause you harm.
So for example if your boyfriend invites you to their house, only go there if he will let you
meet his parents. Do not even dare step inside his room because you know what comes
next. Let us not be naïve and be at least mature enough in order to learn something you
do not have to experience it. I know you guys hear this from the news and you are fully
aware of what can happen, so I hope you guys won’t be ignorant and take care of
This research focused on the perspective of eight women who experienced teenage
pregnancy. Themes emerged in this study that supported and contrasted past research. In addition
to the similarities and differences, new themes emerged. Sharing one’s story importantly
demonstrated by how this study resonated with women and the importance of having someone to
listen to their stories, and listening is not being half in and half out of it, and having someone
Between among similarities and respondents, there are eight teenage mothers were
interviewed a story not too different but had a very unique in relation to each other. Each drove
to diverse lives, came from different upbringings, and had different experiences; thus, their
experience of being early parents entwine with common path. Each of their stories manifest a
acknowledgment and realization of growth and maturity, nothing close to the idea of the “teen
mom” that our society is so accustomed to believing. In addition to that, there are positive
outcomes to teenage pregnancy which will emerged from the study was an overwhelming
The teenager who becomes a parent at early aged faced the challenge of life with
responsibility, bravery, and resilience. Each of the eight teenage mother acknowledged that there
was not a question in their minds about whether they would abort the baby or keep their child.
They accepted the responsibility of becoming a mother even though they’re aware of the
criticism, school issues, family, and society in general. They accepted the responsibilities even
there are unknown challenges that they have to face throughout their lives. Support is one of the
important factors in the study. All of the participants said that support was one of the reasons for
Bowman (2013) cites Klaw (2008) stated that emotional support and encouragement
appeared to serve a key role in causing self-efficacy and optimism about achieving future goals.
The respondents reiterated this during the interviews by commenting on the importance of
support in their lives and how they attribute the support to their success and accomplishments.
In the perspective of teenage mothers in the study proved that these women believe that
they are aware to be in society and have struggled to fight against. In the interviews some were
brought up like being teen mother being immoral, dependent on welfare, irresponsible, and
occurring to those who are ignorant. In the study, people often stereotyping about teenage
mothers were hurtful to them and difficult to comprehend. Thus, the participants noted that it
was a constant challenge for them to overcome the stereotypes and prove that they did not fit the
Taking risks are commonly focused on in past research. Some of the risk factors brought
up, such as family disruption and poor parental supervision and communication Bowman (2013)
cites Barn & Mantovani (2007) as contributing to the probability of becoming a young parent
were not supported by the findings of this study. There were variations among family dynamics
and values, however, family structure or the relationship between parent and teen did not seem to
be a dominating factor in the individual choices that the women made that led to their
pregnancies.
Bowman (2013) stressed, “Many of the women reported having a social circle that was more
important to them at the time, which caused more distance with their parents; however, their
The study of Bowman (2013) found that, if any one aspect was related to the relationship
with parents, it was the lack of communication regarding sexual activity and the discussion of
accessing birth control. Most of the respondents had open and positive relationships with their
parents, with the exception of open communication regarding sex. Each of the women remarked
that if this had been different, it might have been the single aspect that could have prevented
Research “teen pregnancy” and an abundance of studies will emerge showing data
representing the social problem of teen pregnancy. There is a harsh and damaging view of teen
mothers that our society maintains. What is not typically found in the research is any kind of
voice; there are few studies offering the experience of a teen mother from her perspective. This
study aimed to gain insight into her perspective, to contribute to research that lacks this
important element that may be able to inform necessary changes and how they face the struggle
Eight powerful women who became pregnant unexpectedly, had their baby, and have
been working hard not only to provide a life for themselves, but also to provide a nurturing life
for their child presented their unimpressive yet remarkable stories of their experiences to show us
that a mother and her child, regardless of the mother’s age is still deserving of respect and the
encouragement of society to live well and prosper. These powerful women are doing it in the
face of adversity. They are living well and prospering when people around them have the least
expectations to them. Stigmas hurt not only the mother but their children too and the negative
attitudes keep revolving, recycling, and continue to shape the way we learn to perceive teen
mothers. This study offers a challenge to those who read it; the challenge is to help the problem,
help to create change by acknowledging one’s own bias and challenge it by helping to create
positive shifts; to unearth the deeply rooted perceptions that fuel negative stigmas. Teen mothers,
as represented here, give us the reason why we should. They demonstrate how so much positivity
Being pregnant at a young age is not the end of one’s life. Although pregnancy is not a
phase teenagers should participate in, it is something not be ashamed of. You cannot rewind time
and change your life. As one participant quoted “It is hard being a child with a child.” Yet they
were brave enough to face the world again and fight. They are not alone anymore. All throughout
the maddening world they have one ally that would never leave them nor forsake them. An ally
that gives them the inspiration to keep going on because being a mother is not about what you
gave up to have a child, but what you’ve gained from having one. Their song and muse. Their
child.
Children are angels sent by God from above. The arms of these children are the most
precious jewels that they’ll ever have around their neck. Pregnancy is not a mistake. Pregnancy
is not a disease one should be afraid of. Problems and conflicts will arise at first. They will come
all at once and you will think that you are drowning in your woes. But do not fear. After every
rain comes a rainbow and time will come that you will look back and smile. What doesn’t kill
you makes you stronger. So to all the pregnant teenagers out there, be brave and endure. You are
The findings of the study on the perceptions of young mothers need to be done. This
study aimed to know the individual experiences of eight teenage mothers by using self-made
questionnaire to gather data and meet our conclusions. Innovative ways or providing community
based assistance to adolescent mothers and their children need to be developed as the
programmed which allow adolescent mothers to continue their education after pregnancy. This
research has highlighted many factors which influence teenage pregnancy. It is recommended
parenting to understand the needs of teen mothers and their infants. Teenage fathers should also
be included in future research to determine their educational needs for fathering. Research should
be done which focuses on the young men's perception of early parenthood, because it would be
pertinent to discover how young men perceive teenage pregnancy and motherhood.
When a young woman becomes pregnant and gives birth she often becomes a burden to
her parents especially her mother who is also working in a low paying job or unemployed but
struggling to support the family. The education system forces the girl to drop out of school when
pregnant, and this influences her future potential and ability to be educated and to find
meaningful well paying employment. Unless attention and support is given to these young
mothers the next generation of their children will also remain in poverty.
The researchers recommend some tips and advice to help raise awareness to teenage
females about the possible outcomes and consequences of being a teenage mom.
Conceive many times before doing it. Rushing things wouldn’t help them to ahieve what
they really want because there is always a process in everything. A step by step process that we
necessary thing that we all must have before any dispensable things in life, it will be our
This study, whilst not general sable, indicates the need for an expansion of nursing
support for contraceptive advice, knowledge on human sexuality and assistance for young
mothers. In this way it is hoped that the recurrent cycle of lack of education, poverty, low self
esteem and early pregnancy could be interrupted to the advantage of individual young women,
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entitled The Life after Teenage Pregnancy, I am certain that this research is bounded by
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Interviewer: What are the struggles that you have experience during your pregnancy?
Interviewee: Marami pero yung pinakana experience ko talaga yung inggit at saka yung panlalait
ng ibang tao kasi sabi nga nila teenage nga wala pa sa tamang edad pero nagka anak
agad. Inggit dahil yung mga schoolmate, classmate ko na nakakapunta sa ganto ganyan di
ko na nagagawa.
Interviewee: Ah hindi ko na masyadong iniisip yon kase pag inisip ko yon parang lalo lang ako
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy?
Interviewee: Ah marami din ganun din pero di ko naman iniisip na porket na nagkaanak nako or
what na hindi nape-wedeng ituloy yung mga pangarap na meron ako dati pwede ko pa
Interviewee: Wala sipag lang tsaka tsaga lang kasi kung iisipin mo yung mga iba na kung ano
ano yung mga sinasabi sayo wala din kaya nga tatag lang ng loob
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother?
Interviewee: Teenage mother. Ahm. Maging mabuting ina kasi parang kailangan mong ipakita sa
anak mo na mabuti ka dahil ikaw yung magiging model niya eh magiging model para
sakanya dahil kung ano yung ginagawa ng magulang babalik din sa anak.
Interviewer: What lessons did you get from it?
Interviewee: Ah lesson na pwede naman mag boyfriend pero dapat limitahan kung ano yung
Interviewee: Advise ah kung mag jo-jowa man sana alam nila yung mga hindi dapat gawin dahil
hindi naman medaling maging magulang lalong lalo na kung wala pa satamang edad
Appendix C
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during their pregnancy?
Interviewee: Since I had my daughter when I was still in college pone of the struggles that I have
experienced was dealing with the judgmental look on people’s faces every time I would
Interviewee: Struggle After my pregnancy was dealing with a fragile human being I mean a life
Interviewee: Wala normal I am happy I have everything I can possibly asked for. I finished
studies and now working on a decent company and at the same time I have my daughter
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother?
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during your pregnancy?
Interviewee: Equipped myself by reading maternity books specifically about motherhood and
children
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy?
Interviewee: Having a hard time in giving support to our child financially, was not able to
celebrate his 1st birthday because the grandmother of the father of my child died, Not
take care of my son full time, My boyfriend’s family do not support my breastfeeding
journey
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother?
Interviewee: Still willing to finish a degree, Provide my son’s needs, Managed to overcome
depression
Interviewee: Never treat your baby as a mistake; it’s a blessing from God
Interviewer: What advise can you give others?
Interviewee: Treat yourselves properly because no one will ever do that the way you do, Always
know your worth, Enjoy the things and privileges you have now
Appendix E
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during your pregnancy? How were you
Interviewee: Sa labor ako nag hirap dahil nga bata pa ako hindi pa kaya ng katawan ko at hindi
tanggap ng magulang ko. Pero nandyan naman ang ama ng anak ko at hindi ako
pinabayaan
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy? How do you manage
Interviewee: Mostly sa pera dahil nga bata pa kami wala akong mahanap na matinong trabaho, sa
sipag at tiyaga dahil kung hindi wala kaming kakainin para bukas o sa susunod pa na
araw
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother? What
Interviewee: Wag masamain ang payo ng ating magulang dahil para naman ito sa ating
ikabubuti.
Appendix F
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during your pregnancy? How were you
Interviewee: one of the struggles that I've experienced during my pregnancy is going to school
and how people always talked about my situation, like it was the first time they saw a
pregnant student who is still going to school and pursue to get her diploma despite of her
situation. I overcome that by believing myself that whatever it takes and whatever they
talked about behind my back i will graduate that time and I won't left behind just because
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy? How do you manage
Interviewee: The struggles after I gave birth to Cassi is having a lack of sleep, well
everyone who just gave birth experienced that but for me it was the hardest, because
tulog is life. But as the month goes by the change her own body clock that was suitable
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother?
Interviewee: Well para sakin, kinoconsider ko na pagiging succesful yung hindi ako
nagkukulang sa anak ko even tho kaming dalawa lang in her first sixth month i still
manage to gaver her everything she needs and naranasan ko talaga maging nanay na
napupuyat, nahihirapan and such. Kase hindi naman lahat ng babae nararanasan yung
Interviewee: The best advice that I have right now in my mind is don't rush yourself everything
in this life takes time to happen. Wait until it's your turn to be a mother. Because God has
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during your pregnancy? How were you
Interviewee: I am stressed because I don’t know how to tell the truth to my family that I am
since that I am still in college. I managed to overcome those things by not being an over
thinker anymore and I became much stronger for my family and for my baby.
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy? How do you manage
Interviewee: The struggles that i experienced after my pregnancy were; there are still instances
was also hard to learn how to take care of the baby that time because I was still 17 years
old and it took me a lot of things to manage it. I managed to survive it until now because
I had the chance to make up to my parents by working hard for my baby and not by
relying on them.
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother? What
Interviewee: I become more responsible not only for myself but also for my son which me give
strength every day, I have learned every lessons that I had and it becomes challenges
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during your pregnancy? How were you
Interviewee: Sobrang hirap ng mga pinagdaanan ko nung nagbuntis ako. Ang lakas ko kumain
nung nagbubuntis ako. Sobrang hirap mag labor. Sobrang sakit parang yung isang paa mo
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy? How do you manage
nararamdaman ko nung nag labor ako. Inisip ko nalang na paano na yung anak ko kung
hindi ko ito kakayanin lahat. Nagdasal ako kay Lord na sana gabayan niya ako na
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother? What
Interviewee: Very blessed ako sa anak ko. Siya yung ginagawa kong inspirasyon para
magpatuloy pa sa buhay kahit wala yung father niya. Ang natutunan ko ay wag basta
basta ibibigay ang buong pagmamahal sa isang tao. Mga natutunan ko sa buhay ko na
dapat maging isang mabuting magulang kasi ikaw ang maggagabay hanggang sa paglaki
nila. Kung maaga ka man naging ina wag mo ikahiya ito dapat bumangon ka at ipakita
mo sa lahat na hindi pa huli ang lahat. Ipakita mo na you are teenage mother with a heart.
Interviewer: What are the struggles that you experienced during your pregnancy? How were you
Interviewee: I was actually having troubles with how to balance school and life because in my
age I am still a student and actually one of the biggest problems that I had to face was
telling my parents. Because at my age I really shouldn’t be pregnant at the moment but I
was able to overcome it by actually telling my parents everything because at the end of
the day I know that they will be the only people that will support me and help me. So
with their help I was able to go and balance education with the life obstacles I am facing
right now.
Interviewer: What are the struggles you experienced after your pregnancy? How do you manage
Interviewee: Actually after the pregnancy, I was experiencing minor health complications
because my body wasn’t ready to give birth at that age. I think I was just seventeen. Yes I
was just seventeen. I was just first year college and then when it comes to taking care of
the baby, I was really having a hard time because I was considering myself as a ‘baby’.
Honestly because I am still under the roof of my parents so basically what happened is
that my parents were the ones who had taken care of my baby. But, of course, throughout
the years I am now twenty-five I know how to take care of my own baby and as a much
as I can I wouldn’t depend on my parents when it comes to her. One of the things that
helped me survive is my baby itself. Because, of course, I love my child and I just want
to do everything for her even though it means sacrificing the things I should be doing at
Interviewer: What are the things that you consider successful in being a teenage mother? What
Interviewee: I was successful in being a teenage mother because some children would rely
everything on their parents and forget the thing (the pregnancy) that ever happened. But
me, I know the consequences of what I did and I know that I should take the
responsibility and everything that goes with having a child. The lessons that I got from it
why I got into a situation like this. But as of now taking care of my baby and making sure
and making sure that she will have a better future than me I think I am learning to be
more responsible.
Interviewee: When it comes to teenagers, I think all of you have heard this already, studies first
guys. I know temptation is there but do not put yourself in a position that will cause you
harm. So for example if your boyfriend invites you to their house, only go there if he will
let you meet his parents. Do not even dare step inside his room because you know what
comes next. Let us not be naïve and be at least mature enough in order to learn something
you do not have to experience it. I know you guys hear this from the news and you are
fully aware of what can happen, so I hope you guys won’t be ignorant and take care of