Prenatal Care Drop: 1 in 4 Women Missed Early Checkups
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New CDC report reveals a concerning drop in prenatal care for pregnant women, with only 75.5% receiving care in the first trimester by 2024. This is a significant decrease from the peak of 78% between 2016 and 2021. The decline is particularly stark among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaska Native women. The COVID pandemic and the 2022 Supreme Court ruling on abortion are cited as contributing factors. More than half of states saw an increase in late or no prenatal care, with Utah experiencing the sharpest rise. These findings highlight the urgent need to address access barriers and rebuild early care for moms and babies.
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