Reduce the proportion of unintended pregnancies — FP‑01

Women who have unintended pregnancies are more likely to delay prenatal care, experience violence, and have mental health problems. In addition, children of women who have unintended pregnancies are at increased risk for mental and physical health problems — and they’re more likely to struggle in school. Rates of unintended pregnancies are decreasing overall, but disparities by race/ethnicity, age, income, and education level remain. Interventions to increase the use of birth control are critical for preventing unintended pregnancies.