Susana Dominguez, 17, cooks dinner as her one-year-old, Gabriel Jaciel Acosta, drinks some fruit juice April 2, 2008, in the home she shares with her 26-year-old boyfriend in Odessa, Texas. Dominguez moved in with her boyfriend when she was 14, and
Friends and family play games with Dean Martinez, 17, center, during her baby shower April 19, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Irene Vera, left, 16, comforts her daughter, Aryana Vera, 10 months, after she received a checkup and a shot Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the Ronald McDonald CareMobile in Odessa, Texas. At right is Xazmyn Martinez, 16, with her 10-month-old daughter
Students at the Teen Parent Center - who are either pregnant or already have children - wait in line at the school cafeteria Sept. 9, 2009, in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, walks a treadmill during volleyball practice April 22, 2008, at Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. Martinez was unable to practice with the rest of the team once she learned she was pregnant.
Susana Dominguez, 17, plays in a bounce house with her one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, during his birthday party April 12, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Susana Dominguez, 17, helps her one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, finish his lunch April 4, 2008, at a fast-food restaurant in Odessa, Texas. Dominguez said that sometimes she's in such a rush to feed her son she doesn't have time to eat during t
Amy Saulsbury, 17, center, practices different positions for labor with her coaches during a birthing class March 13, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Her coaches were her mother, Jill Saulsbury, right, and family friend Cindy Fry
Gabriel Acosta III, from left, and Susana Dominguez, 17, sing to their one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, during his birthday party April 12, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, center, dances at the Odessa High School prom April 26, 2008, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas.
Clara Busby, 18, center, gives her daughter Tra-nya Hall, 1, right, a drink Thursday as her older daughter La-mya Hall, also 1, eats lunch at the Teen Parent Center cafeteria in Odessa, Texas. Doctors at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Cen
Deana Martinez, 17, right, and her boyfriend, Jyrick Sutton, look into the nursery window while walking the halls to speed up her labor late at night, May 20, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, grimaces during a contraction while in labor May 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Martinez was in labor for 32 hours before she delivered, and spent the day at school before checking into the hospital.
Deana Martinez, 17, right, holds her newborn, Lavon Sutton, after she delivered May 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. With Martinez is registered nurse Kasey Birchfield, who helped her through the labor and delivery.
Susana Dominguez, 17, cooks dinner as her one-year-old, Gabriel Jaciel Acosta, drinks some fruit juice April 2, 2008, in the home she shares with her 26-year-old boyfriend in Odessa, Texas. Dominguez moved in with her boyfriend when she was 14, and
Susana Dominguez, 17, cooks dinner as her one-year-old, Gabriel Jaciel Acosta, drinks some fruit juice April 2, 2008, in the home she shares with her 26-year-old boyfriend in Odessa, Texas. Dominguez moved in with her boyfriend when she was 14, and considers her pregnancy planned because she didn't use birth control.
Friends and family play games with Dean Martinez, 17, center, during her baby shower April 19, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Friends and family play games with Dean Martinez, 17, center, during her baby shower April 19, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Irene Vera, left, 16, comforts her daughter, Aryana Vera, 10 months, after she received a checkup and a shot Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the Ronald McDonald CareMobile in Odessa, Texas. At right is Xazmyn Martinez, 16, with her 10-month-old daughter
Irene Vera, left, 16, comforts her daughter, Aryana Vera, 10 months, after she received a checkup and a shot Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the Ronald McDonald CareMobile in Odessa, Texas. At right is Xazmyn Martinez, 16, with her 10-month-old daughter Dayenara Dominguez.
Students at the Teen Parent Center - who are either pregnant or already have children - wait in line at the school cafeteria Sept. 9, 2009, in Odessa, Texas.
Students at the Teen Parent Center - who are either pregnant or already have children - wait in line at the school cafeteria Sept. 9, 2009, in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, walks a treadmill during volleyball practice April 22, 2008, at Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. Martinez was unable to practice with the rest of the team once she learned she was pregnant.
Deana Martinez, 17, walks a treadmill during volleyball practice April 22, 2008, at Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. Martinez was unable to practice with the rest of the team once she learned she was pregnant.
Susana Dominguez, 17, plays in a bounce house with her one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, during his birthday party April 12, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Susana Dominguez, 17, plays in a bounce house with her one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, during his birthday party April 12, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Susana Dominguez, 17, helps her one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, finish his lunch April 4, 2008, at a fast-food restaurant in Odessa, Texas. Dominguez said that sometimes she's in such a rush to feed her son she doesn't have time to eat during t
Susana Dominguez, 17, helps her one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, finish his lunch April 4, 2008, at a fast-food restaurant in Odessa, Texas. Dominguez said that sometimes she's in such a rush to feed her son she doesn't have time to eat during the school day.
Amy Saulsbury, 17, center, practices different positions for labor with her coaches during a birthing class March 13, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Her coaches were her mother, Jill Saulsbury, right, and family friend Cindy Fry
Amy Saulsbury, 17, center, practices different positions for labor with her coaches during a birthing class March 13, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Her coaches were her mother, Jill Saulsbury, right, and family friend Cindy Fryrear.
Gabriel Acosta III, from left, and Susana Dominguez, 17, sing to their one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, during his birthday party April 12, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Gabriel Acosta III, from left, and Susana Dominguez, 17, sing to their one-year-old son, Gabriel Acosta IV, during his birthday party April 12, 2008, in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, center, dances at the Odessa High School prom April 26, 2008, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, center, dances at the Odessa High School prom April 26, 2008, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas.
Clara Busby, 18, center, gives her daughter Tra-nya Hall, 1, right, a drink Thursday as her older daughter La-mya Hall, also 1, eats lunch at the Teen Parent Center cafeteria in Odessa, Texas. Doctors at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Cen
Clara Busby, 18, center, gives her daughter Tra-nya Hall, 1, right, a drink Thursday as her older daughter La-mya Hall, also 1, eats lunch at the Teen Parent Center cafeteria in Odessa, Texas. Doctors at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa are conducting a study to determine methods of preventing repeat teenage pregnancies.
Deana Martinez, 17, right, and her boyfriend, Jyrick Sutton, look into the nursery window while walking the halls to speed up her labor late at night, May 20, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, right, and her boyfriend, Jyrick Sutton, look into the nursery window while walking the halls to speed up her labor late at night, May 20, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Deana Martinez, 17, grimaces during a contraction while in labor May 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Martinez was in labor for 32 hours before she delivered, and spent the day at school before checking into the hospital.
Deana Martinez, 17, grimaces during a contraction while in labor May 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Martinez was in labor for 32 hours before she delivered, and spent the day at school before checking into the hospital.
Deana Martinez, 17, right, holds her newborn, Lavon Sutton, after she delivered May 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. With Martinez is registered nurse Kasey Birchfield, who helped her through the labor and delivery.
Deana Martinez, 17, right, holds her newborn, Lavon Sutton, after she delivered May 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. With Martinez is registered nurse Kasey Birchfield, who helped her through the labor and delivery.
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