Teen Pregnancy and Nutrition - Kira Brown (#608B)

A teenage girl has learned she is pregnant and has decided to carry the baby to term. She grapples with how to tell her family, friends, the father and what to do with the baby after the birth. She has made an appointment with her local community health clinic to better understand her options.

• Agenda setting
• Active listening
• Building trust 
• Various questioning styles
• maintaining objectivity
• Developing collaborative goals

You are a community/health services professional at a local neighbourhood clinic. Last week Kira Brown booked an appointment to speak with you. When booking the appointment she shared that she is eighteen years old, pregnant and wants to keep her baby. Today you and Kira meet in your office for the scheduled appointment. Your goal is assessing Kira’s overall wellbeing and offering her guidance based on a clear understanding of her situation and wants.