A growing number of teens are getting pregnant

The number in Washington and Greene counties reflect the national trend. We included information about what parents can do to prevent their teens from getting pregnant. We also talked to pregnant teens and teen mothers about it.

Teen pregnancy numbers are up here

Just like the national numbers, teen pregnancies are increasing here. On Sunday, Jon Stevens and I will have several stories in the Observer-Reporter talking to teen mothers and experts about what factors are leading to the first increase in teen births nationally in 14 years.
Check back here to find out the latest about it.