Do You Know…
Nearly half of the pregnancies in
the United States are unplanned? |
Following are links to more information about avoiding pregnancy.
Unintended
Pregnancy: An unintended pregnancy is
one that is either mistimed or unwanted at the time of conception.
In 2001, about one half of the pregnancies in the United States were
unintended.
Contraception: There are several safe
and highly effective methods of
contraception to prevent unintended
pregnancy. Click to find contraception
rates, reports, and research.
Teen Pregnancy: Teen mothers are less
likely to finish high school and are more
likely to live in poverty than other teens.
Pregnancy, birth, and abortion rates for
teenagers have dropped significantly over
the past decade.
Folic Acid: As a woman, you need folic
acid every day, whether you’re planning to
get pregnant or not, for the healthy new
cells your body makes daily.
If you are a healthcare professional or researcher
looking for more technical information,
click here. |
Date:
November 01, 2007
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities