Fact About Pregnancy

•Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the U.S. are pregnant.
•Only 25% of couples actively trying to conceive will experience pregnancy within the woman’s first cycle. However, 90% of couples will achieve pregnancy within the first 12 months of actively trying.
•The average size of a full-term baby in the U.S. is 8 pounds. This is an increase from an average size of 6 pounds 30 years ago
•Breastfeeding provides infants all the nutrients for the best physical and mental development.
•Breast milk helps infants fight infections and develop healthy immune systems.