Both narratives — that teen birth rates are too high or too low — problematize teen pregnancy and childbearing,” writes Riley ...

The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.

Second lady Usha Vance speaks at the inaugural HHS National Conference on Women’s Health. - US Department of Health & Human Services/X Surrounded by hot pink lights and cherry blossom pink drapes on a ...

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As Republicans continue to ramp up their efforts limiting the rights of women, these attacks on teen girls are likely to get ...

A new educational video game, 'What’s My Method?', is being developed to help teens make informed decisions about birth control through relatable, interactive scenarios. Created by designers, public ...

Sixteen-year-old Adismarys Abreu had been discussing a long-lasting birth control implant with her mother for about a year as a potential solution to increasing menstrual pain. Then Roe v. Wade was ...

A new digital game, 'What’s My Method?', is being tested to help teens and young adults choose suitable birth control methods and discuss options with healthcare providers. Developed by a team of ...

A woman at an abortion-rights protest in New York in 2023 holds a pregnancy test. The U.S. teen pregnancy rate in 2025 was 11.7 births per 1,000 females ages 15 to 19, according to provisional data ...