Mother admits hopes for miscarriage during teen daughter's pregnancy

Just two weeks after moving to Australia from the Philippines, Bernadette discovered her 16 year-old daughter, Nikki, was pregnant. She admits she was very angry when she found out, worried about cultural shame, and even hoped Nikki would have a miscarriage.

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Bernadette's daughter, Nikki, describes her struggle in deciding whether to keep the baby or have an abortion.

For support services or more information, please contact the Family Planning Alliance of Australia.

This week, Insight looks at what it's like to be a teen parent. Watch the full episode here:

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