Hampshire Teenage Pregnancy

Information and Support

Since 1998 to 2022 Hampshire has experienced approximately a 66% reduction in the conception rate.

Local and National data

In Hampshire, 2022 data indicates an under-18s conception rate of 12.1 per 1,000. Of these, 63.2% result in abortion. These figures compare to an under-18 conception rate for the South East of 11.3 per 1,000 and for England of 13.9 per 1,000. The percentage of under-18 conceptions leading to abortions in the South East is 63.4% and in England 58%.

This data shows that whilst the under-18 conception rate in Hampshire is similar to the regional average and better than the England average, under-18 abortion rates are lower than the regional but above England averages in Hampshire.

This data equates to 280 under-18 conceptions in Hampshire and 176 under-18 abortions in 2022. These young people (and their babies) are all at risk of adverse childhood experiences and settings are advised to use trauma informed approaches when supporting them.

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Supporting pregnant students and school aged parents

As a professional supporting a pregnant student or young parent, please read the guidance in conjunction with appendix A, the teenage pregnancy care pathway flowchart. Appendix F gives information on additional support services.

Guidance for managing the support and reintegration of pregnant pupils and school age parents

Further information

For further help and information about the reintegration of pregnant pupils and school age parents please contact your local Family Support Service

For the latest district data or for further information please contact [email protected].

Sexual health resources

Condoms for schools for educational purposes are available to order from the Sexual Health Promotion Team.