Fertility treatments* received for most recent pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York City, 2007

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 745 60,028 12.8 9.8 - 15.8
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 278 24,947 15.0 10.2 - 19.7
Non-Hispanic Black 134 9,016 9.2 2.5 - 15.9
Non-Hispanic Other 115 9,566 23.6 12.9 - 34.3
Hispanic 218 16,498 5.1 1.7 - 8.4
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 22 ** ** **
20-24 years old 132 11,802 3.3 0.0 - 7.0
25-34 years old 396 32,527 11.5 7.5 - 15.6
35 years old or more 195 13,555 26.0 18.1 - 34.0
Education
Less than high school 112 9,844 5.1 0.2 - 10.0
High school graduate 201 18,913 9.9 4.3 - 15.5
More than high school 430 30,885 16.5 12.2 - 20.8
Marital Status
Married 513 41,544 15.8 11.8 - 19.8
Not Married 232 18,484 5.9 2.2 - 9.7
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 406 32,081 16.3 11.9 - 20.7
On Medicaid 339 27,947 8.8 4.7 - 12.8

*Women were asked if they received fertility treatments that may include fertility-enhancing drugs or
assisted reproductive technology.

**There were fewer than 30 respondents in this category. Data may be unreliable for describing this
category, therefore estimates are not presented.

This report excludes respondents who were not trying to get pregnant and those using birth control to prevent pregnancy.

Detailed definition of indicator

Technical Notes

  • Respondents - The number of mothers who responded to this question.
  • Estimated Population Affected - Number of mothers/infants with characteristic or condition.