All birthing people in North Carolina have healthy pregnancies and maternal birth outcomes.
Early Prenatal Care: Percent of Birthing Women in NC (Race/Ethnicity) who receive prenatal care in the First Trimester of Pregnancy - Comparison Only
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Percent of Women in NC (Total) who receive prenatal care in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Indicator Notes
Definition:
Percent of 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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