Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of PregnancyMaternal AgeTeen BirthsDeliveryPregnancy LossRisksMaternal MortalityInfant MortalityPrenatal CareFrequently Asked Questions
Table of ContentsView All
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Table of Contents
Overview of Pregnancy
Maternal Age
Teen Births
Delivery
Pregnancy Loss
Risks
Maternal Mortality
Infant Mortality
Prenatal Care
Frequently Asked Questions
It takes about 40 weeks for apregnancyto go from conception to delivery.In the United States, there were 3,659,289 live births in 2021. That’s up 1% from 2020, the first increase since 2014.
This article highlights some important facts and statistics you should know about pregnancy.
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Counting from the first day of your last period, pregnancy is expected to last about 40 weeks.A term pregnancy is when delivery occurs between 37 and 42 weeks. Thestages of pregnancyare as follows:
RecoveryAfter your pregnancy ends, you’ll need time to recover. Everyone is different, but you’ll likely experience many physical and emotional changes in the first six weeks.
Recovery
After your pregnancy ends, you’ll need time to recover. Everyone is different, but you’ll likely experience many physical and emotional changes in the first six weeks.
The 2021 birth rate for teens age 15–19 was 4.4 births per 1,000 females. That’s a decrease of 6% from 2020.The rate of teen births in 2020 was down 75% from 1991. Still, the teen birth rate in the United States is higher than that of Canada, the United Kingdom, and many other developed countries.
There’s no way to know the total number of miscarriages since this can happen before you know you’re pregnant. Among women who know they’re pregnant:
How to Tell If You’re Having a Miscarriage
Risks and Complications
Postpartum DepressionPostpartum depressionis a common complication for women who have recently given birth.If you’re having trouble coping in the weeks and months after giving birth, call your healthcare provider right away. Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition, but it can be treated.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depressionis a common complication for women who have recently given birth.If you’re having trouble coping in the weeks and months after giving birth, call your healthcare provider right away. Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition, but it can be treated.
Worldwide, complications of pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for 15- to 19-year-olds.
Each year in the United States, about 700 people die during pregnancy or the following year.And rates increase with maternal age.Black women are 3 times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes.
Contributing factors may include:
Infant mortality refers to the death of an infant before their first birthday. In 2020, the infant mortality rate in the United States was almost 542 infant deaths per 100,000 live births. That’s a decrease of 2.9% from 2019. Some leading causes were:
The 10 Leading Causes of Infant Death
After your pregnancy ends, your body will continue to change. Post-pregnancy changes in the first six weeks may include:
Prenatal care is the health care you get during your pregnancy. An estimated 14.9% of women have inadequate prenatal care. This is defined as starting in the fifth month or later or having less than half the recommended number of visits.
Options If You’re Pregnant With No Maternity Insurance
Summary
Yes. Home pregnancy tests are about 99% accurate, provided they’re used correctly and the timing is right.If your test is positive, it’s time to make a healthcare provider appointment. If it’s negative, you can repeat it in a few days if you still don’t have your period.Learn MoreHow Soon Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?
Yes. Home pregnancy tests are about 99% accurate, provided they’re used correctly and the timing is right.If your test is positive, it’s time to make a healthcare provider appointment. If it’s negative, you can repeat it in a few days if you still don’t have your period.
Learn MoreHow Soon Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?
Learn MoreAn Overview of Birth Control While Breastfeeding
Learn MoreWhat Is Postpartum Depression?
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