Pregnancy Intention
Pregnancy Intention
Women have a range of feelings and desires about a potential pregnancy and childbearing. Some women may clearly want or not want a pregnancy, but many are uncertain, have mixed feelings, or do not have conscious preferences. Current research around pregnancy intentions in the U.S. and globally almost always ignores these nuances, which can lead to inaccurate conclusions. ANSIRH research is using new and more informative instruments to measure women’s preferences around pregnancy and to examine the effects of undesired or less desired pregnancy on women’s health and wellbeing.

Research & tools
See allFebruary 12, 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic security and pregnancy intentions among people at risk of pregnancy
Lin TK, Law R, Beaman J, Foster DG. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic security and pregnancy intentions among people at risk of pregnancy. Contraception. February 2021; Epub ahead of print.
February 7, 2021
Desire to avoid pregnancy and contraceptive use among female methadone patients in Los Angeles
Gipson JD, Bornstein M, Berger A, Rocca CH. Desire to avoid pregnancy and contraceptive use among female methadone patients in Los Angeles. Contraception. February 2021; Epub ahead of print.