What to know
- Most unintended pregnancies result from not using contraception or from not using it consistently or correctly.
- Women of reproductive age can make choices about their health and healthcare that help to keep themselves healthy. This includes choices to delay or prevent pregnancy.
Resources
Overview of what CDC is doing to increase equitable access to contraception and useful resources.
An unintended pregnancy is one that is either mistimed or unwanted at the time of conception.
Descriptions of birth control methods and elements to be considered when choosing.
There are several safe and highly effective methods of contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy.
Information on teen pregnancy rates and birth data in U.S. and what CDC is doing.
Teen mothers are less likely to finish high school and are more likely to live in poverty than other teens.