16 and Pregnant   -  About the Series

CMT brings one of the most controversial and thought-provoking topics to its viewers. With statistics showing that three in 10 girls in the U.S. will get pregnant before the age of 20, the show will take an intimate look inside the lives of pregnant teenagers as they face the challenges that come with being a young parent and dealing with relationships, finance, school and other new responsibilities. Follow the lives of teenage girls for five to seven months as they navigate the unfamiliar territory and uncertainty of being pregnant. The show continues filming after the births to capture how the new parents cope with taking care of their infants in addition to balancing adult responsibilities with teenage life.