Babies of teenage mums are more likely to be born prematurely or with increased health risks according to a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
Report author, Dr Fadwa Al-Yaman says the babies’ poorer health is interlinked with smoking, lower levels of education and living in remote communities.
But these young mums are healthier during and after birth with more spontaneous labours as well as lower caesarean section and diabetes rates.