Maternal deprivation syndrome

Alternative names:

nonorganic failure to thrive

Prevention:

The problems leading to FTT are complex. Solutions include improvements in general education and life and sex education would be good beginnings, as well as improved contraceptive choices for sexually mature teenagers or young adults who cannot or will not change their behavior. Once a teenager or young adult becomes pregnant early intervention must be a part of prenatal care Parenting classes are often available (without charge) in most metropolitan areas. Unfortunately, state social programs often only become involved after a problem already exists.