The number of women giving birth without prenatal care is increasing, despite a decrease in overall births in the U.S. This may be due to difficulties accessing OB/GYN care after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. Lack of prenatal care can have detrimental effects on the health of both the mother and baby, as important monitoring for potential health issues may be missed. The number of babies born in the U.S. decreased by 2% from 2022 to 2023, after a slight increase during the early years of the Covid pandemic. The birthrate among teenage girls also saw a decline of 4% from 2022 to 2023, with the rate for teenagers aged 15 to 19 falling to 13.1 births per 1,000 teen girls. Despite these trends, experts are encouraged by the overall decrease in teen births and remain optimistic about the future. The lack of access to prenatal care remains a concern, highlighting the importance of ensuring all women have access to necessary healthcare during pregnancy.
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Decrease in Births Expected in 2023 Due to Rise in Missed Prenatal Care
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