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Statistics on children, youth and families in Maine from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Maine Children's Alliance
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Why This Indicator Matters
Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Having prenatal care begin in the first trimester also reduces the likelihood of having a low-birth weight baby. Importance if early and adequate prenatal care (Healthy People 2030)
What the data shows
In 2020, the national rate of receiving prenatal care in the first trimester was 77.7%. March of Dimes Prenatal Care while in Maine the rate was 90.2% in 2020.
In 2021, the rates of receiving prenatal care in the first trimester varied between a high of 91% in Hancock and 90% in Penobscot compared to a low of 71% in Piscataquis and 77% in Androscoggin Counties.
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What the data shows
In 2020, the national rate of receiving prenatal care in the first trimester was 77.7%. March of Dimes Prenatal Care while in Maine the rate was 90.2% in 2020.
In 2021, the rates of receiving prenatal care in the first trimester varied between a high of 91% in Hancock and 90% in Penobscot compared to a low of 71% in Piscataquis and 77% in Androscoggin Counties.
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Definition
The number and percent of live births for which the mother began receiving prenatal care during the first three months of pregnancy. The numerator is the number of mothers that had prenatal care in the first trimester and the denominator is the number of live births.
Notes
New series as methodology has changed.
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Last Updated
February 2023