Pregnancy and Growth of Adolescent Mothers and Their Child

University of Brasilia

Overview

This study intends to observe the epidemiology of pregnancy and growth of adolescent mothers and their child in their first year on the development and growth ambulatory at Brasilia University Hospital (HUB). The study hypothesis is that adolescent growth is disturbed by a pregnancy in this age. Another hypothesis is that their child's growth and development could be obstructed.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Adolescent Pregnancy Development

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 19 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * in the HUB ambulatory of growth and development pediatric center Exclusion Criteria: * mothers who are more than 19 years old

Locations (1)

Braslia University Hospital

Brasília, Federal District, Brazil

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