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  September 2011 - Volume 1, Number 11
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New Grandma and New Teen Mom Share Birth Experience
Fall 2011 TPEP Launches!
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New Grandma and New Teen Mom Share "Phenomenal" Birth Experience
 
By Rene'e B., HBP grandmother
Diamonique and her son

    


I am the mother of three young ladies. One day, I received a shocking phone call from the Family Health and Birth Center. I learned that my teenage daughter Diamonique was pregnant. I was struck dumb. At the time, I could only think the worst. Now all I can say is with God, all things are possible.

A soft voice helped me take in the news. "Hello," I heard. "Are you still there?" That kindness was just the first indication of the wonderful support our family received throughout my daughter's pregnancy, childbirth, and delivery. Diamonique was enrolled in the Teen Parent Empowerment Program (through Healthy Babies Project) and as a patient at the Family Health and Birth Center (FHBC) ... (continued)...
Fall 2011 TPEP Launches in September!
Healthy Babies Project hosted its annual 2011 Teen Parenting Empowerment Program (TPEP) orientation oTPEP at museumn Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4:00 PM and officially launches its Fall Session TPEP workshop series on Monday, September 19.

TPEP is a 30 - 34 week holistic program that educates and empowers D.C. teens to be effective parents, to make better life choices and to become responsible citizens.  All sessions are held at Healthy Babies Project (801 17th Street NE, Washington, DC).  

What do teen parents and parents-to-be learn at TPEP?

A teen facing the reality of parenthood is understandably afraid. TPEP addresses topics most important to teens through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on sessions designed to
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