All moms and newborns in Gaston County experience optimal health, with moms maintaining good health pre and post-partum, and newborns thriving beyond one year
Gaston County Percent (%) of Mothers who received Prenatal Care by the 1st Trimester by Race and Year (Total) (2016-2022)
Current Value
69.40%
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Story Behind the Curve
Prenatal care is beneficial for birth outcomes as it provides education on healthy behaviors for mothers and monitors the fetus's health throughout pregnancy. There is a clear pattern of disparity among racial and ethnic groups in receiving prenatal care during the first trimester. African Americans and Hispanics have historically had lower rates than other racial groups. The Hispanic population continues to decrease, reaching the lowest percentage in 2022 at 56.56%.
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