RESUMO
The aim of this study was to compare the obstetric outcome of the teenage pregnancy with that of adult pregnancy. 3260 women with first pregnancy attending Assiut hospital for delivery participated in the study. According to mother age the women were assigned into one of two groups; the 1[st] group included 847 women; the teenage group [primigravida with age of nineteen or less] and the 2[rd] group included 2413 women, the elderly group [primigravida with age more than nineteen]. A structural questionnaire was conducted including background information that covers details of socioeconomic status, obstetric history and complication, delivery and its complications andietal and neonatal outcomes. Complete medical and obstetric examination was performed for every woman in the study as well as their born baby. Only 847 [26.0%] teenagers were