Summary
Project Summary/Abstract Maternal mortality continues to be the second leading cause of death for women of reproductive age around the world. Maternal mortality is contributed to by unplanned, or mistimed pregnancies, that is, pregnancies that occur at a time the mother is not prepared for, or too soon after a previous birth. Unplanned pregnancies are associated with low birth weight, delayed access to prenatal care, and other health concerns for women and babies. Unplanned pregnancy occurs disproportionately among low-income women, women of color, and immigrant women. Rates of unplanned pregn
