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Information on Teen Pregnancy

According to Women’s Health Channel, approximately 33 percent of teenage girls between the ages of 15 and 19 years old become pregnant each year in the United States. Of those pregnancies, 80 percent are unplanned. Despite the decline in teen pregnancy from 1991 to 2005, the rate actually increased by 3 percent between 2006 and 2007. Currently, Hispanic girls make up the highest percentage of teenage mothers with the most significant decline occurring in African-American girls.

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Pregnancy Health Insurance Coverage

Health insurance coverage for pregnancy care varies based on the type of plan. Possibilities range from the more comprehensive coverage of a group health insurance plan to federally funded Medicaid coverage. It is important to explore the specifics of your health insurance coverage for maternity care to avoid unexpected expenses.

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Effective Communication for Divorced Parents

Effective communication between parents after a divorce is essential to a smooth transition for the children involved. Feelings of anger, betrayal and sadness can disrupt the communication process, making major parenting decisions difficult and leaving children stuck in the middle. A plan for effective communication between divorced parents will not ease any residual negative feelings, but it can make the coping process easier for everyone involved.

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5 Ways to Keep a Job

The excitement of finally landing a job can quickly fade when you realize that job security doesn’t exist in a fluctuating economy. You can’t control cutbacks and mass layoffs and organizational restructuring. Fortunately, you can control other factors that affect whether or not you keep your job. Find out how to decrease your odds of losing the job you’ve worked so hard to land.