U.S. Pregnancy Products Market to Reach US$439.2 mn by 2023; Stretch Mark Minimizers Represented Largest Product Segment in 2014 According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Pregnancy Products Market - U.S. Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2015 2023�, the pregnancy products market in the U.S. was valued at US$266.6 mn in 2014 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2015 to 2023 to reach US$439.2 mn in 2023. In 2011, approximately 6.1 million pregnancies were reported in the U.S. However the number is expected to decrease in the coming five years. As per the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Guttmacher Institute, abortions too hit a record low during 2010-2011. Research also found out that the rate of pregnancy amongst women aging 40 years and older was high and that among teens was low.
Nevertheless, the market for pregnancy products is expected to register a healthy growth rate as pregnant women continue to face certain health issues such as stretch marks, hair and nail changes, hyperpigmentation, and back pain. Leading players in the U.S. pregnancy products market offer many products in the form of creams, gels, lotions, and balms to address such conditions associated with pregnancy. As reflected in a new report from Transparency Market Research (TMR), the U.S. pregnancy products market is expected to progress from US$266.6 mn in 2014 to US$439.2 mn by 2023. TMR experts answer a few questions pertaining to the U.S. pregnancy products market: Q. Do cosmetic products affect adversely if used during pregnancy? A. Yes, would-be-mothers need to take extra care while using certain cosmetics during pregnancy. A new study by SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York, the U.S., warns that using certain cosmetics such as lotions and soaps during pregnancy can affect newborns adversely. Using cosmetic products with certain antimicrobial compounds such as propyl paraben and triclocarban is dangerous. These antimicrobial compounds are linked with decreased body length at birth, decreased birth weight, and increased odds of preterm birth. A chemical called Triclosan is used in personal care products such as toothpaste, shampoos, mouth wash, deodorants, soaps, and cosmetics to reduce bacterial contamination. However, a