Teen pregnancy remains a pressing issue in the Dominican Republic

[Dolores]

According to the National Health Service (SNS), 3,414 adolescent births were recorded in the country’s three main public maternity hospitals from January to November 2024, El Nacional reports.

Of this number, 3,252 births were to girls aged 15 to 19, while 162 were to girls under 15. Nationally, the SNS reported 15,112 births among 15-19-year-olds, with 70% being Dominican and 30% Haitian. For girls under 15, there were 661 births, with 74.6% Dominican and 25.3% Haitian.

The Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia Maternity Hospital in Santo Domingo recorded the highest number of teen births, with 1,299 cases among 15-19-year-olds. Eight of these were twin births, and 20 babies were stillborn. The hospital also reported 67 births to girls under 15.

The Reynaldo Almánzar Maternity Hospital in Santo Domingo Norte followed closely, with 1,050 births to 15-19-year-olds...

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[monfongo]

Make the fathers accountable.

 

[Father Guido]

Make the fathers accountable.

yes of course, but most accounts here are empty

 

[RDKNIGHT]

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it's a shame most not all minors that live in this country think it's cool to get a girl pregnant this all comes from the education which I've been preaching for years no education you get a stupid human being....plus their mother probably had them when she was 14 .I have heard many stories that it's usually the uncle who was the culprit real tough cycle to change

 

[Father Guido]

it's a shame most not all minors that live in this country think it's cool to get a girl pregnant this all comes from the education which I've been preaching for years no education you get a stupid human being....plus their mother probably had them when she was 14 .I have heard many stories that it's usually the uncle who was the culprit real tough cycle to change

everyone here thinks it is their "God-Given' right and duty to get a YOUNG minor pregnant, it's cultural; but the girls are not without fault, as many think they aren't a real woman unless they give birth

 

[RDKNIGHT]

everyone here thinks it is their "God-Given' right and duty to get a YOUNG minor pregnant, it's cultural; but the girls are not without fault, as many think they aren't a real woman unless they give birth

yes Father Guido I agree but it still comes down to education Family Values . I have a great idea I will get you a microphone with a loudspeaker and Father Guido can preach in Friusa and I will standby you and bow my head and throw my hands up in the air when your preaching we can leave a container maybe get a few coins.