00:00Experts say that the number of pregnant women who get pregnant early
00:05at the age of 14 and below is the youngest in the government's latest statistics.
00:10It's only eight years old.
00:12Bernadette Reyes got it right.
00:18Hany Of Cueria was only 13 years old when she gave birth to her first child.
00:21She has three nephews.
00:22Maybe it's because I was too young.
00:26At first, we were all pregnant.
00:29They were just going to get the baby.
00:32And then it was gone.
00:38But due to the pain of being with her, she is now bedridden.
00:43For the kids, listen to their parents and study.
00:49So in the end, there will be no happiness.
00:51Because it's hard to be a parent.
00:53Despite these stories,
00:56the number of pregnant women is increasing even though they are not yet 15 years old.
01:01Based on the 2023 registered birth statistics of the Philippine Statistics Authority,
01:06the number of pregnant women at the age of 14 and below is increasing in recent years.
01:12In fact, in 2023, someone gave birth at the age of 8 years and above.
01:17Well, the number of births among mothers aged 15 to 19 was decreasing.
01:22It's also alarming because births among those under 15 years old have shown a slight increase.
01:36Girls should not have babies at such early ages.
01:40For example, a larger percentage of babies born to under-15 mothers weigh less than 2,500 grams.
01:46There were also four reported maternal deaths among under-15 mothers.
01:52Adolescent girls are not yet ready to provide proper nutrition to their babies.
02:00So, the health of the babies are affected by these births.
02:06Even at the ages of 15 to 19, early pregnancy is a big challenge.
02:11Like the experience of a grandchild in the womb of a pregnant woman.
02:15It's also hard.
02:17Sometimes, when there's no milk, I don't understand.
02:21I go to my grandmothers and ask for milk.
02:24We are the ones who provide milk.
02:30According to the Commission on Population and Development,
02:33there are also more unmarried relationships that result in the illegitimate status of the child.
02:40For GMA Integrated News, Bernadette Reyes, Nakatuto, 24 Hours.
02:51Bernadette Reyes, Nakatuto, 24 Hours.
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