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The rate of unintended pregnancies in the United States decreased from 2008 to 2011

Decrease in Rate of Unintended Pregnancies From 2008 to 2011

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Those below federal poverty level or cohabiting had two to three times the national average
Five of nine pregnancies among U.S. women who were infected with the Zika virus have resulted in adverse outcomes

CDC: Zika Found in Nine U.S. Pregnancies

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Four cases ended in either miscarriage or abortion, one involved severe birth defect
Zika virus may be associated with hydrops fetalis and fetal demise

Research Links Zika Virus to Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Demise

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Ultrasound demonstrated severe microcephaly, hydranencephaly, intracranial calcifications
Black women have worse in vitro fertilization outcomes than white women

Black Women Have Worse IVF Outcomes Versus White Women

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However, limitations exist in studies analyzed, especially for Asian, Hispanic women
For couples with early pregnancy loss

No Benefit for Delaying Pregnancy After Early Loss

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Couples with 0- to 3-month interval more likely to achieve live birth versus >3 months
Exposure to oral contraception in early pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of birth defects

Exposure to Oral Contraceptives Not Tied to Birth Defects

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Findings should reassure women and their doctors, researchers say
Use of oral fluconazole in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of spontaneous abortion

Oral Fluconazole Exposure Linked to Spontaneous Abortion Risk

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Exposure in pregnancy linked to significantly increased risk of spontaneous abortion
For singleton pregnancies

ART Conception Tied to Increased Odds of Maternal Morbidity

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For singleton pregnancies, increased odds of severe maternal morbidity, although rate down since 2008
The U.S. abortion rate has declined by more than one-third over the past two decades to a record low

CDC: U.S. Abortion Rate Hits Record Low

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In 2010, for every 100 pregnancies, 65 ended in birth, 18 in abortion, and 17 in fetal loss
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm has been described after cesarean delivery and can result in life-threatening hemorrhage if untreated

Case Report of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After C-Section

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Should be considered for patients with postpartum hemorrhage, especially with significant bleeding