• Encourage consistent contraceptive use among teen
mothers; address psychosocial factors that either
encourage or discourage use with individual adolescent
clients.12
• Not unlike adult women, adolescent mothers want to
see themselves as good mothers and want to be recognized
by those around them for their efforts. Capitalize
upon this motivation by praising teens when they follow
through with prenatal care recommendations or
when they exhibit good parenting skills. Such recognition
and praise will help to bolster self-esteem, selfefficacy,
and a sense of accomplishment