16 and Pregnant

The series follows a group of young people as they navigate the challenges of pregnancy and the responsibilities of looking after a child. Central to the programme is high‑school student Maci Bookout, who strives to juggle the demands of motherhood alongside her education and part‑time work.

Maci is a television programme presented as an episode‑style series. It follows a group of young people as they navigate the realities of pregnancy and the early stages of caring for a newborn. The focus is on the personal journeys that unfold when adolescence meets parenthood. The central narrative tracks high‑school student Maci Bookout, who finds herself balancing the demands of motherhood with the pressures of school and a part‑time job. As she moves through each day, the series captures how she manages her studies, her responsibilities at work, and the care of her child, illustrating the tightrope she walks between these roles. Through Maci’s experience, the programme offers a glimpse into the everyday challenges faced by teenage parents. It shows the constant juggling act required to keep up with lessons, meet work commitments, and look after a baby, highlighting the resilience and determination needed to meet all three obligations at once.