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Statistics on children, youth and families in Texas from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Every Texan
Births to women receiving late or no prenatal care (2002–2004) in Texas
Births to women receiving late or no prenatal care (2002–2004)
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
The number and percent of births to women who received inadequate prenatal care.
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services
Notes
Based on Kessner Index criteria, care is deemed inadequate if the mother never received prenatal care, care began in the 3rd trimester, if care included 4 or fewer visits for a pregnancy of 34 or more weeks, 3 or fewer for a pregnancy of 32-33 weeks, 2 or fewer for a pregnancy of 30-31 weeks, one or fewer for a pregnancy of 22-29 weeks, or no visits for a pregnancy of 17-21 weeks.
Last Updated
April 2009