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QuickStats: Birth Rates for Females Aged 15–19 Years, by Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1991–2021
The birth rate for females aged 15–19 years declined from a 1991 peak of 61.8 per 1,000 females to a record low of 13.9 in 2021. From 1991 to 2021, the rate for females aged 15–17 years declined from 38.6 to 5.6 and from 94.0 to 26.6 for those aged 18–19 years. Most of the Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Mothers with Gestational Diabetes, by Maternal Age — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2016 and 2021
The percentage of mothers giving birth who received a diagnosis of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) increased from 6.0% in 2016 to 8.3% in 2021. Increases in gestational diabetes were seen in each maternal age group, and rates rose steadily with maternal age; in 2021, the rate for mothers aged ≥40 years (15.6%) was nearly Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Birth Rates for Females Aged 15–19 Years, by State — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021
In 2021, the U.S. birth rate for females aged 15–19 years was 13.9 births per 1,000 persons, with rates generally lower in the Northeast and higher across the southern states. Birth rates among females aged 15–19 years ranged from 5.4 in New Hampshire, 5.7 in Massachusetts, and 6.4 in Vermont to 26.5 in Arkansas and Read More >
Posted on byTwin Births Declined 7% During First Year of the Pandemic
Following an average annual decline of 2% from 2014 to 2019, the number of twin births fell by 7% from 2019 to 2020 and increased by 2% from 2020 to 2021. The data is featured in a new report released today by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The report “Changes in Twin Births Read More >
Posted on byHome Births in the U.S. Increase to Highest Level in 30 Years
Home births in the United States rose 12% from 2020 to 2021, and reached the highest level since at least 1990. These findings are included in a new report to be released by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The report “Changes in Home Births by Race and Hispanic Origin and State of Residence Read More >
Posted on byBirths Rose for the First Time in Seven Years in 2021
The number of births in the United States and the general fertility rate increased for the first time in seven years during 2021. The data released today are featured by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The new report, “Births: Provisional Data for 2021,” analyzes data from more than 99% of birth certificates issued Read More >
Posted on byPODCAST – Q & A on 2020 Maternal Mortality Data
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/podcasts/2022/20220223/20220223.htm HOST: NCHS kicked off the month of February with the latest annual report on Births in the country, using final data from 2020. Most of the data were already reported in the provisional 2020 report last May, but there are a few topics that did not appear in that report. For example, cigarette smoking during pregnancy. The Read More >
Posted on byPODCAST: Interview with Elizabeth Gregory on Home Births During the Pandemic
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/podcasts/2021/20211210/20211210.htm HOST: Though no historical data are available, it is widely accepted that most births prior to the 20th century occurred in the home. With the arrival of the 20th century and the advances in modern medicine that came with it, home births became far less common – as low as 0.56% of all births Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Rate of Cesarean Delivery, by Maternal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index Category — United States, 2020
In 2020, 31.8% of live births were to women who had a cesarean delivery. The rate of cesarean delivery was lowest for women who were underweight before pregnancy (20.7%); the rate rose steadily as BMI increased to obesity class III (52.3%). One quarter (25.1%) of women of normal weight had a cesarean delivery. Sources: National Vital Read More >
Posted on byNCHS Releases Latest Quarterly Birth Data Through Q1 2021
The data is available at the interactive web dashboard below: Quarterly Provisional Data for Selected Birth Estimates: Q1 2020 – Q1 2021 Vital Statistics Rapid Release Web Data Visualization https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/natality-dashboard.htm Read More >
Posted on byDeclines in Births by Month: United States, 2020
NCHS released a report that presents provisional 2020 and final 2019 and 2018 data on changes in the number of U.S. births by race and Hispanic origin of mother and by month of birth and state. Findings: From 2019 to 2020, the number of births for the United States declined for each month, with the Read More >
Posted on byTotal Fertility Rates, by Maternal Educational Attainment and Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2019
Questions for Brady Hamilton, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Total Fertility Rates, by Maternal Educational Attainment and Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2019.” Q: What is the difference between general fertility rates and total fertility rates? BH: The general fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 females aged 15–44 in a Read More >
Posted on byPODCAST: Effects of the Pandemic on Births in New York City
STATCAST, MAY 2021: DISCUSSION WITH ELIZABETH GREGORY, STATISTICIAN, ABOUT HEALTHY PEOPLE INITIATIVE. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/podcasts/2021/20210507/20210507.htm HOST: Elizabeth Gregory is a health scientist with the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Elizabeth has authored a new study examining the effects of the pandemic on births in New York City, one of the hardest-hit areas by COVID-19. The study looked at Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction: The pandemic had a significant impact on fertility in the United States during 2020
https://youtu.be/KWNiZhK5Z0U Source: National Vital Statistics System https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsrr/vsrr012-508.pdf Read More >
Posted on byBirths: Provisional Data for 2020
The general fertility rate in the U.S. reached another record low in 2020 and the number of births in 2020 fell for the sixth straight year, according to provisional statistics released today by NCHS. The provisional data are featured in a new report, “Births: Provisional Data for 2020,” which is based on over 99% of Read More >
Posted on byNCHS UPDATES”STATS OF THE STATES” PAGE WITH LATEST FINAL DATA
The CDC National Center for Health Statistics web page “Stats of the States” has been updated to include the latest state-based final data on selected vital statistics topics, including: General fertility rates Teen birth rates Selected other maternal and infant health measures Marriage & divorce rates Leading causes of death Other high profile causes of Read More >
Posted on byIncreases in Prepregnancy Obesity: United States, 2016–2019
A new NCHS report presents trends in prepregnancy obesity for 2016 through 2019 by maternal race and Hispanic origin, age, and educational attainment. Trends by state for 2016–2019 and 2019 rates also are shown. Key Findings: Prepregnancy obesity in the United States rose from 26.1% in 2016 to 29.0% in 2019 and increased steadily for Read More >
Posted on byBirths in the United States, 2019
A new NCHS report presents selected highlights from 2019 final birth data on key demographic, health care utilization, and infant health indicators. General fertility rates (the number of births per 1,000 women aged 15–44), prenatal care timing (the percentage of mothers with first trimester care), source of payment for the delivery (the percentage of births Read More >
Posted on byState Teen Birth Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2017–2018
New NCHS report presents changes in state-specific birth rates for teenagers between 2017 and 2018 by race and Hispanic origin of mother. Read More >
Posted on byEffects of Changes in Maternal Age Distribution and Maternal Age-specific Infant Mortality Rates on Infant Mortality Trends: United States, 2000–2017
Questions for Anne Driscoll, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Effects of Changes in Maternal Age Distribution and Maternal Age-specific Infant Mortality Rates on Infant Mortality Trends: United States, 2000–2017.” Q: What is difference between maternal age distribution and maternal age-specific infant mortality rates? AD: “Maternal age distribution” refers to the percentage of women with Read More >
Posted on byTrends and Characteristics of Sexually Transmitted Infections During Pregnancy: United States, 2016-2018
Questions for Elizabeth Gregory, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Trends and Characteristics of Sexually Transmitted Infections During Pregnancy: United States, 2016-2018.” Q: Why did you decide to a study on sexually transmitted infections (STI) during pregnancy? EG: Maternal STIs during pregnancy are infrequently reported but important health issues given the potential for negative health Read More >
Posted on byRecent Trends in Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery: United States, 2016–2018
Questions for Michelle Osterman, M.H.S., Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Recent Trends in Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery: United States, 2016–2018,” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on rates of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)? MO: Women who deliver vaginally after a previous cesarean delivery are less likely to experience Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Expected Number of Births over a Woman’s Lifetime — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1940–2018
During 1940–2018, the expected number of births a woman would have over her lifetime, the total fertility rate (TFR), was highest for women during the post-World War II baby boom (births during 1946–1964). In 1957, the TFR reached a peak of 3.77 births per woman. The TFR generally declined for the birth cohort referred to Read More >
Posted on byBirths: Final Data for 2018
Questions for Joyce Martin, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Births: Final Data for 2018” Q: What is new in this report from the 2018 provisional birth report? JM: In addition to providing final numbers and rates for numerous birth characteristics such as fertility rates, teen childbearing, cesarean delivery and preterm and low birthweight, this Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Birth Rates for Teens Aged 15–19 Years, by State — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018
In 2018, the U.S. birth rate for teens aged 15–19 years was 17.4 births per 1,000 females, with rates generally lower in the Northeast and higher across the southern states. Teen birth rates ranged from 7.2 in Massachusetts, 8.0 in New Hampshire, 8.3 in Connecticut, and 8.8 in Vermont to rates of 30.4 in Arkansas, Read More >
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