junior high student thinks she is pregs

[crazynursebsn]

Help! I had a teacher come to me and tell me that her 8th grade student confided in her that she thinks she may be pregnant. The student lives with her father and is scared to tell him what is going on. I've passed this information on to our counselor but nothing has been done about it yet (that was 2 days ago). The student is not sure when her last menstrual cycle was and is completely freaking out over it. The "incident" happened approx 2 weeks ago, and I do know (per the teacher) that it was with a minor boy, so I know I'm not dealing with an adult/minor type situation here. I was hoping the counselor would take the lead on this since she already has an established relationship with this child and her father, but she hasn't and I know this issue has to be addressed ASAP. The child has no idea that the teacher has come to me, so she is probably going to be blind-sided when she gets called down to the office to see me or her counselor. I've not had to deal with this situation before. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

Her pregnancy test was negative. This instance happened over spring break while she was out of state visiting a family member. The student has had an issue in the past with sneaking out of this particular family member's house, hence the reason she is living with dad now.

Thank goodness!! Now that everyone is aware that this kid is participating in some risky behaviors, attention seeking, and is not capable at this point of making good decisions, now would be the perfect time to set her up with a mentor, family planning services, counseling, a behavioral plan. And support for Dad.

All before she ups the ante.

My hope for her is that she realizes that the mind she uses for the not so good can be used just as well for good things for her. Smart and successful, she can dream a dream and make it real.

[Farawyn]

Thank goodness!! Now that everyone is aware that this kid is participating in some risky behaviors, attention seeking, and is not capable at this point of making good decisions, now would be the perfect time to set her up with a mentor, family planning services, counseling, a behavioral plan. And support for Dad.

All before she ups the ante.

My hope for her is that she realizes that the mind she uses for the not so good can be used just as well for good things for her. Smart and successful, she can dream a dream and make it real.

Yes, this is definitely time to step in.

[kidzcare]

All before she ups the ante.

YES!!! This! Why can't people see this? That little rebellions become big rebellions??

I was trying to explain this to my ex-husband about our oldest daughter who was acting out violently following our divorce. I told him something along the lines of "This is how a 9 year old rebels. Do you know how a teenager rebels???" He saw no relation.

[Farawyn]

YES!!! This! Why can't people see this? That little rebellions become big rebellions??

I was trying to explain this to my ex-husband about our oldest daughter who was acting out violently following our divorce. I told him something along the lines of "This is how a 9 year old rebels. Do you know how a teenager rebels???" He saw no relation.

Which is why he's your EX husband.

[kidzcare]

Which is why he's your EX husband.

So many reasons. Unwilling to acknowledge that his actions (and inactions) affect the people around him pretty much encompasses the majority of them.

[DEgalRN]

Her pregnancy test was negative. This instance happened over spring break while she was out of state visiting a family member. The student has had an issue in the past with sneaking out of this particular family member's house, hence the reason she is living with dad now.

Maybe it's time for a talk about birth control and some resources (if that's allowed in your state?)? I'm glad it's negative though!

[Farawyn]

So many reasons. Unwilling to acknowledge that his actions (and inactions) affect the people around him pretty much encompasses the majority of them.

*hugs* my friend (I'm pretending to comfort you, but I can really use a hug, too! :) )

[Farawyn]

Maybe it's time for a talk about birth control and some resources (if that's allowed in your state?)? I'm glad it's negative though!

Me too!

Did she have sex?

[kidzcare]

*hugs* my friend (I'm pretending to comfort you, but I can really use a hug, too! )

Then I'll give you one right back!!

[crazynursebsn]

Me too!

Did she have sex?

Yes, she did

[Farawyn]

Yes, she did

Aw, too young.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

Our YRBS results show that at least 10 of my current students had sex before age 13 and that 35% have been sexiully active with 29%. I am shocked that our pregnancy rate is not higher.