Black Adolescent Mothers' Perspectives on Sex and Parenting in Nonmarital Relationships with the Biological Fathers of Their Children

Black adolescent mothers have complex relationships with the biological fathers of their children that may include ongoing sexual activity. The intersection of coparenting and sexual health needs among adolescent mothers highlights the importance of integrating sexually transmitted infections prevention with perinatal health programs. It is important to consider this unique coparenting relationship when providing risk‐reduction counseling to young mothers.