Teen Pregnancy/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about pregnancy symptoms, contraception, abortion, adoption,and teen parenthood. Specifically, I can give up to date, accurate medical information, latest studies as well as statistics pertaining to health issues surrounding pregnancy, and factors to be considered before deciding to become a teen parent.

Experience in the area

I have answered over 3000 questions in this area on other health sites, most in the area of teen pregnancy.

Education/Credentials

I have a bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Biology, and am halfway through a Master's Degree, also in Biology. I have access to and read many of the top medical journals, from which I also get the best, most thorough and accurate to answers to pressing medical and health related questions.

Past/Present Clients

ehealth over 3000 posts pro-choice talk over 6000 posts

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Recent Answers from Deborah

2009-11-21 am i pregnant?:

Dear Lyndsie, It is too early for pregnancy symptoms to show up. It is highly unlikely that you can become pregnant if the condom didn't leak, and yes, you can get an abortion if you did become pregnant

2009-11-18 Help:

Dear Rose, Here is just some of what is required to be the best parent you can be: 1) You have to be an adult. 2) You have to have an education. 3) You have to have a job and be able to support

2009-11-17 Going Crazy Trying to find whats best for me:

Dear Rachel, It isn't about what you want anymore. Think about it. Is it fair to bring a child into the world where: 1) The father does not want it. 2) The mother hasn't even finished high school

2009-11-16 unsure:

Dear Amber, I highly doubt that you are pregnant. Precum doesn't always contain sperm. The only way sperm could be in precum would be if your boyfriend masturbated or had sex right before he was with

2009-11-10 Pregnancy:

Dear Amy, Did he ejaculate inside of you with no condom? If not, then the possibility that you are pregnant is extremely low. Since your period is not even late yet, it would be too early for implantation

 

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