[Health behavior of pregnant teenagers in early pregnancy]

Considering the number of birth a special problem of "adolescent pregnants" is not presently valid in the GDR. Studying the health behavior however it becomes obvious that there are existing positive and negative differences, as well. On the contraceptive behaviour of adolescents must be set a careless value. The pregnancies therefore are planned more seldom. Adolescent pregnants smoke more frequent than older ones. This is valid before and during pregnancy, as well. Younger and also older pregnants pay only small attention to sporting activities. Younger ones however are more conscious with regard to nutrition, relaxation after work and body hygiene. Health educational tasks are outlined.