医学英语轻松学 第21期:青少年怀孕

 Teen pregnancy¹ is a continuing public health challenge in the US, and nearly 1 in 5 births to teen mothers is a repeat birth.

在美国，青少年怀孕一直是公共卫生的一大挑战，在“年轻”妈妈中，近五分之一为“多孕”。

These can be prevented.

我们可以加以阻止。

Teens can choose not to have sex.

青少年期间避免性关系。

But if a teen is sexually active, there are effective birth control methods that are right for their lifestyle and relationship.

若青少年处于性活跃期，可以通过避孕措施得到控制，就生活方式和性关系而言，采取避孕措施为正确之举。

Teens need to know that free reproductive health and family planning services are available.

对于青少年，我们向他们提供免费生殖健康，计划生育服务。

Parents and guardians² can talk with their male and female teens about relationships, including how to avoid unintended pregnancy.

父母和监护人可以向青少年讲述两性关系，包括如何避免意外怀孕。

Health providers should work with teens during their first pregnancy to prevent repeat pregnancies³.

“初孕”期间，医疗专家应与青少年展开合作，避免“多孕”发生。

It’s important to help teen mothers choose an effective birth control method.

对于“年轻”妈妈，帮助其了解避孕措施至关重要。

Many communities already have resources that are sensitive to the needs of teen mothers and fathers, including home visiting and parenting programs.

为了满足“年轻”父母需求，许多社区已向他们提供各种资源，包括家访，以及抚养项目。

Community organizations should help connect teens with economic, educational, and social support that can help prevent another unintended pregnancy.

社区应该在经济、教育以及社会方面向他们提供帮助，避免意外怀孕。

1.unintended pregnancy 意外怀孕

例句：Unintended pregnancy is another important consequence of sexual violence.

意外怀孕是性暴力产生的又一个严重后果。

2.family planning 计划生育

例句：What the money would pay for is family planning. 

最后这些钱会用在家庭计划生育上。

3.public health 公共卫生

例句：But I have worked in public health for 30 years. I have no illusions. 

但是我已经在公共卫生领域工作了30年，我不抱有幻想。

4.reproductive health 生殖健康

例句：The statistics include population and reproductive health data.

这些统计数据中包括人口和生殖健康数据。

1 pregnancy   

n.怀孕，怀孕期

参考例句：

• Early pregnancy is often accompanied by nausea.怀孕早期常有恶心的现象。
• Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage.怀孕期吸烟会增加流产的危险。

2 guardians   

监护人( guardian的名词复数 )； 保护者，维护者

参考例句：

• Farmers should be guardians of the countryside. 农民应是乡村的保卫者。
• The police are guardians of law and order. 警察是法律和秩序的护卫者。

3 pregnancies   

怀孕，妊娠( pregnancy的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Since the wartime population needed replenishment, pregnancies were a good sign. 最后一桩倒不失为好现象，战时人口正该补充。
• She's had three pregnancies in four years. 她在四年中怀孕叁次。