A teenage pregnancy carries physical consequences for the mother, and it can also affect the physical development of the unborn baby and his future development. It is possible for a baby born out of a teenage pregnancy to be healthy and developmentally on schedule, but there are still risks involved. Fortunately, many of the baby's potential developmental consequences are preventable with proper nutrition and prenatal care. Nutrition The Ohio State University Extension states that a pregnant teenager needs more nutrients than a pregnant adult. This is because her body is still growing, so she needs nutrients for herself and the unborn baby to prevent additional stress for her body. She will need to eat one more serving of nearly every food group than a pregnant adult in order to provide adequate nourishment for the baby. This means that she should consume four servings of dairy, three servings of meat or poultry, four servings of fruit, five servings of vegetables and 10 servings of bread or cereal each day. - See more at: http://www.livestrong.com/article/165291-how-does-teenage-pregnancy-affect-the-physical-development-of-the-baby/#sthash.CnBB6bsC.5ilDiJpE.dpuf