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24/03/2017
The new figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the under 18 conception rate in 2015 was 21 conceptions per 1000 women aged 15 to 17.
This is the lowest rate recorded since comparable statistics were first produced in 1969.
The estimated number of conceptions to women aged under 18 fell by 10% from 2014 to 2015.
The biggest rise in conceptions was in women aged over 40 – their rate has more than doubled to 15.1 per 1000 women.
Cathy Warwick, Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Chief Executive, said: "These are welcome falls in the conception rates among teenagers, and this shows that strategies to reduce teenage pregnancies are having some effect.
"The rise to births in older mothers is something that the government must take heed of. Older mothers particularly those into their thirties and forties can have more complications in pregnancy, needing more support and advice form midwives and other professionals in our maternity services. "Pregnancies are also becoming more complex, with issues such as obesity and rising levels of diabetes in pregnant women. Again these women may have more complicated pregnancies and often need additional support."
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Drop In Number Of Teenage Pregnancies In England And Wales
The number of teenage pregnancies in England and Wales has hit a record low, according to the latest statistics.The new figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the under 18 conception rate in 2015 was 21 conceptions per 1000 women aged 15 to 17.
This is the lowest rate recorded since comparable statistics were first produced in 1969.
The estimated number of conceptions to women aged under 18 fell by 10% from 2014 to 2015.
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The biggest rise in conceptions was in women aged over 40 – their rate has more than doubled to 15.1 per 1000 women.
Cathy Warwick, Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Chief Executive, said: "These are welcome falls in the conception rates among teenagers, and this shows that strategies to reduce teenage pregnancies are having some effect.
"The rise to births in older mothers is something that the government must take heed of. Older mothers particularly those into their thirties and forties can have more complications in pregnancy, needing more support and advice form midwives and other professionals in our maternity services. "Pregnancies are also becoming more complex, with issues such as obesity and rising levels of diabetes in pregnant women. Again these women may have more complicated pregnancies and often need additional support."
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