Unintended pregnancy
Unintended Pregnancy
Unintended pregnancy (pronunciation: /ʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd ˈprɛgnənsi/) is a term used to describe a pregnancy that is either mistimed or unwanted at the time of conception.
Etymology
The term "unintended" comes from the Old English word "unintended", which means "not planned or meant". The word "pregnancy" comes from the Latin word "praegnantia", which means "the state of being with child".
Definition
An unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that was not planned or desired at the time of conception. This can occur in a variety of circumstances, including lack of access to contraception, contraceptive failure, non-consensual sex, or a change in circumstances after conception.
Related Terms
- Contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy.
- Contraceptive failure: When a contraceptive method fails to prevent pregnancy.
- Non-consensual sex: Sexual activity that occurs without the explicit consent of one or more participants.
- Abortion: The termination of a pregnancy.
- Adoption: The legal process by which a person becomes the legal parent of a child who is not their biological child.
- Parenting: The process of raising a child.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unintended pregnancy
- Wikipedia's article - Unintended pregnancy
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