Goal 1: Improve maternal health outcomes through improved maternal care before, during and after pregnancy. and 3 more...
Prenatal Care in First Trimester
Current Value
69.8%
Definition
This measure shows the percentage of births delivered in Maryland where the mother received prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Story Behind the Curve
Data Definition and Methodology: This measure shows the percentage of births delivered in Maryland where the mother received prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Data for this measure comes from the Maryland Department of Health Vital Statistics Administration.
Public Health Significance: Prenatal care is most effective when it starts early and continues throughout pregnancy. It can help prevent and address health problems in both mothers and babies.
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