This paper considers the problem of teenage pregnancies, especially in the United States where, although rates had been falling, this fall in numbers has now slowed in rate. It considers the reasons why such pregnancies occur and looks at various research studies and interventions. It then asks which positive steps might be taken to bring about further drops in the rate of teenage pregnancies and the promotion of positive health as well as promoting a decrease in risk taking among teenagers. Teenage pregnancy is a growing social and medical problem, both in the United States and in many other countries, especially more developed ones. It is made worse by conflicting attitudes and behaviour, not just by the young people, but also by their parents and those in authority. Such pregnancies have always happened, but at the present time the problem has increased to huge proportions and, in the United State, declining rates of teenage pregnancy in recent years have now generally slowed But pregnancy amongst very young girls presents increased physical risks for both mothers and children, as well as obvious social problems, as stated on the March of Dimes ( November 2009) web page ‘Teenage Pregnancy.’.