Fertility treatments* received for most recent pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2008

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,135 111,591 11.2 9.0 - 13.4
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 670 68,908 11.6 8.8 - 14.3
Non-Hispanic Black 101 7,590 11.3 1.1 - 21.4
Non-Hispanic Other 155 14,026 16.6 9.2 - 24.1
Hispanic 209 21,067 6.4 2.4 - 10.4
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 29 ** ** **
20-24 years old 164 16,446 4.8 0.9 - 8.6
25-34 years old 656 65,467 9.6 6.8 - 12.3
35 years old or more 286 26,072 20.3 14.6 - 25.9
Education
Less than high school 145 14,365 6.5 1.8 - 11.2
High school graduate 211 21,618 10.0 5.0 - 15.1
More than high school 769 74,935 12.5 9.7 - 15.3
Marital Status
Married 856 84,275 12.9 10.2 - 15.5
Not Married 279 27,316 6.1 2.4 - 9.7
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 754 73,539 14.1 11.2 - 17.1
On Medicaid 381 38,053 5.5 2.7 - 8.3

*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.