Analysis shows adequate prenatal care is linked to routine health care utilization in mothers, suggesting better access could improve outcomes.
Routine health care utilization in the year before pregnancy increases the likelihood of receiving adequate PNC. Providers should maximize opportunities in the prepregnancy period to address health concerns and lifestyle choices that will impact future pregnancies. Additional research focused on the barriers to routine health care is warranted as researchers seek to understand high maternal and infant mortality rates.
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