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Underage and Pregnant - Series 1 - Kim and Jasmine

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Series which goes behind the sensational headlines to discover what it is really like to be underage and pregnant. Following a mix of schoolgirl mums and dads from varied backgrounds, the teens tell their own story of how their lives are transformed from pregnancy to birth and life with a baby. As well as sharing their hopes and fears, viewers will see how the pregnancy affects the rest of their world, from relationships with partners, friends and family to the impact on their education, body image and social life. Jasmine from Kent got pregnant at 15 and couldn't be happier with her life. But reality hits when after a difficult birth and sleepless nights, Jasmine is diagnosed with borderline postnatal depression. Sixteen-year-old Kim also battled with baby blues. Once a wild child, Stoke-based Kim had to curb her partying when she fell pregnant at 14 and is now a mum to 7-month-old Heidi. Kim has had to grow up fast and faces big decisions about her future; but it's more typical teen concerns that are preoccupying Kim - like should she stay with her boyfriend.