<unk> es are pregnancies that are mistimed, unplanned or unwanted at the time of conception. Sexual activity without the use of effective contraception through choice or coercion is the predominant cause of<unk> . Worldwide, the<unk>  rate is approximately 45% of all pregnancies, but rates of<unk>  vary in different geographic areas and among different sociodemographic groups.<unk> es may be unwanted pregnancies or mistimed pregnancies. While<unk> es are the main reason for induced abortions,<unk> es may also result in other outcomes, such as live births or miscarriages.<unk>  has been linked to numerous poor maternal and child health outcomes, regardless of the outcome of the pregnancy. Efforts to decrease rates of<unk>  have focused on improving access to effective contraception through improved counseling and removing barriers to contraception access.
Unintended pregnancy
Postterm pregnancy
Male pregnancy
Forced pregnancy
Recurrent miscarriage
Postpartum physiological changes
Teenage pregnancy
Pregnancy loss