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Early Prenatal Care: Percent of Birthing Women in NC (Total) who receive prenatal care in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Current Value
72.0%
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
Percent of Birthing Women in NC (Total) who receive prenatal care in the First Trimester of Pregnancy has trended in the low 70 percentile since 2015 (with 72.9% receiving early prenatal care in 2015, and 72.0% receiving early prenatal care in 2023).
Indicator Notes
Definition:
Percent of Birthing Women Who Receive Prenatal Care in the First Trimester of Pregnancy.
Why is This Important?
Early prenatal care is associated with lower rates of negative pregnancy outcomes (including low birth weight and infant death).
Early prenatal care includes screening for substance use, chronic conditions (including diabetes and hypertension), and fetal abnormalities.
Wellness visits early in a pregnancy can connect women to social support systems and programs to help them safely navigate pregnancy and optimize potential for healthy pregnancy outcomes. [HNC2030]
References and Links:
www.cdc.gov
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