Reevaluating Associations between Prenatal Care Utilization and Current Trends in Preterm Birth
Conclusion Despite an increase in adequate PNC, there was a rise in PTB associated with inadequate and suboptimal PNC. PNC utilization was a stronger risk factor in recent years with higher PTB in patients who attended more than five PNC visits.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Champion, Macie L. Bushman, Elisa T. Martin, Kimberly D. Battarbee, Ashley N. Robbins, Lindsay S. Andrews, William W. Tita, Alan T. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research