Maddie Lambert-Crowley defends her parenting online

Maddie Lambert-Crowley, now 21, gained attention after becoming pregnant at 13. She has since had another child and continues to face negative comments online about her parenting. Maddie responded to critics by sharing a video on social media. Despite dropping out of school due to bullying, Maddie has completed her degree and emphasizes that she does not recommend teen pregnancy. She has taken parenting classes to improve her skills and acknowledges the challenges of being a young mother. Teen pregnancy rates in the UK have significantly decreased since 2007, with the under-18 conception rate dropping by 68%. In 2021, there were 13,131 conceptions among this age group in England and Wales.