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The unintended pregnancy rate among teens has been declining in the US. Between 2008 and 2011, the unintended pregnancy rate declined 44% among women aged 15–17 years old and 20% among women aged 18–19 years old. [34] This decline is attributed to improved contraceptive use among sexually active teens, rather than changes in sexual activity ...
In regard to the use of modern methods of contraception, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says, "Contraceptives prevent unintended pregnancies, reduce the number of abortions, and lower the incidence of death and disability related to complications of pregnancy and childbirth."
[43] Television shows 16 and Pregnant and its spin-off, Teen Mom, which first aired on MTV in 2009 received major disapproval from some parents as they thought the shows glamorized teen pregnancy and motherhood. However, 16 and Pregnant actually led to a 4.3 percent reduction in teen pregnancy, mostly as a result of increased contraceptive use. [5]
Unintended pregnancy rates are generally higher in the South and Southwest regions of the United States, in densely populated areas. A lack of family planning , limited access to birth control , or inconsistent use of birth control, are some of the contributing factors to unintended pregnancy . [ 1 ]
Pregnancy options counseling is a form of counseling that provides information and support regarding pregnancy. Women seeking pregnancy options counseling are typically doing so in the case of an unplanned or unintended pregnancy. Limited access to birth control and family planning resources, as well as misuse of birth control are some of the ...
Emergency contraception (EC) is a birth control measure, used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy.. There are different forms of EC. Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), sometimes simply referred to as emergency contraceptives (ECs), or the morning-after pill, are medications intended to disrupt or delay ovulation or fertilization, which are necessary for pregnancy.
Barbie’s best friend has had a turbulent history — and was unceremoniously pulled from store shelves in 2002 for getting pregnant. Now she’s back in the movie “Barbie” and ready for her ...
It is too late in unintended pregnancies. The rate of Unintended pregnancy in the United States is approximately 49%. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Half of unintended pregnancies result from not using birth control, and 45% of them from using birth control inconsistently or incorrectly.