MTV's "16 and Pregnant" is a documentary series focusing on the controversial subject of teen pregnancy. Each episode follows a 5-7 month period in the life of a teenager as she navigates the bumpy terrain of adolescence, growing pains, rebellion, and coming of age; all while dealing with being pregnant.
Each story offers a unique look into the wide variety of challenges pregnant teens face: marriage, adoption, religion, gossip, finances, rumors among the community, graduating high school, getting (or losing) a job. Faced with incredibly adult decisions, these girls are forced to sacrifice their teenage years and their high school experiences. But there is an optimism among them; they have the dedication to make their lives work, and to do as they see fit to provide the best for their babies. Visit the MTV's"16 and Pregnant" website to learn more about the show.
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EPISODE 1 - MACI
Dirt bike-riding Maci is graduating early from high school and moving in with her four-wheel-riding boyfriend Ryan because they're having a baby. Parenthood is difficult and time-consuming -- Maci has to put her own interests on the back burner in order to care for baby Bentley, while Ryan becomes more and more distant. Will their relationship be left in the dust?
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EPISODE 2 - FARRAH
Farrah is a popular cheerleader from Council Bluffs, Iowa, but when her friends start gossiping about her becoming a single mom, she abandons her high school life and starts spending way too much time with her overbearing mother.
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EPISODE 3 - AMBER
Amber -- a self-proclaimed party girl from Anderson, Indiana -- never imagined she'd spend her senior year moving in with her well meaning, but immature, boyfriend Gary. But with a baby on the way, the two will have to juggle adult responsibilities on a teenage budget.
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EPISODE 4 - EBONY
Ebony, a military brat from Colorado Springs, is trading in her ROTC uniform for maternity clothes. She and her boyfriend Josh plan to join the Air Force after senior year, but the responsibilities of a new baby may keep them from enlisting, and maybe even from graduating.
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EPISODE 5 - WHITNEY
A southern belle from small town Georgia, Whitney is definitely the baby of the family. But with her mom pregnant as well, the house gets too crowded too fast, and Whitney and her boyfriend, Weston, must figure out how to move out and become a family on their own.
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EPISODE 6 - CATELYNN
From a small town in Michigan, 16 year-old Catelynn is the voice of reason in an otherwise hot-tempered family. With the support of her boyfriend Tyler, she's taking the biggest stand of her life and pursuing adoption without the approval of her parents.
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16 AND PREGNANT: LIFE AFTER LABOR
The families of '16 and Pregnant,' address Season One's controversial topics, along with updates on their 'lives after labor,' in the Finale Special, hosted by Dr. Drew.
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16 AND PREGNANT: UNSEEN MOMENTS
Check out intimate, never-before-seen footage of all the girls from Season One of '16 and Pregnant,' in the 'Unseen Moments Special' hosted by Dr. Drew.
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- 3 in 10 girls in the U.S. will get pregnant at least once by age 20.
- 1 in 6 girls in the U.S. will be a teen mom.
- The U.S. has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the entire developed world.
- Babies born to teens are more likely to grow up poor, have health problems, be abused and neglected, fail in school and eventually become teen parents themselves.
- Less than half of teen moms graduate from high school.
- 8 out of 10 fathers don't marry the teen mothers of their babies.
For more facts and tips on teen pregnancy and how to prevent it (waiting, contraception, common myths, and more), visit our Get Informed section.
Have questions or need to know where to go? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or check out these trusted sites and hotlines:
- Think you might be pregnant or need to find a clinic? Call Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN or visit PlannedParenthood.org.
- Have questions about sex, pregnancy, dating, STIs, or anything else you can imagine? Go to Planned Parenthood's Teen Talk.
- Do you need information on any sort of reproductive health care topic? Check out the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals' website.
- Questions about Plan B / Emergency Contraception? Call 1-888-NOT2LATE or visit Go2PlanB.com.
- Questions about sexual health, STIs, getting tested, etc.? Check out MTV's It's Your Sex Life.
- Want more facts and tips on teen pregnancy and how to prevent it (waiting, contraception, talking with parents, talking with peers, etc.)? Check out StayTeen.org (for teens) and TheNationalCampaign.org.