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Teen Pregnancy and Young Parents

September 23, 2015
A group of people sitting around a table.

September 23, 2015 – This week we spend the entire hour on teen pregnancy and young parenthood. After the documentary “Pregnant” by local flimmaker Chris Schueler, host Gene Grant leads a discussion with local leaders: Tannia Esparza, executive director of Young Women United State Representative Georgene Louis Dr. Brenda Pereda, UNM Health Sciences Center Johnny Wilson, Young Fathers of…

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Birth Options For Young Moms

September 23, 2015
Close up of a pregnant woman's belly.

By Amanda Nezzie This week on New Mexico in Focus,  we devote the full hour to coverage of teen pregnancy and young parenthood in our state. New Mexico has one of the highest teen birth rates in the nation, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. All mothers have  many choices when it comes to birthing methods…

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