National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences
Determinants of Delayed Antenatal Care Initiation and Its Association with Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes: A Prospective Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital
By Tammareddy Hima Bindu, Rekha Parimkayala and Gudluru Uday Sai.
Abstract
Background
Early ANC is an important aspect of good maternal health care services. First-trimester registration allows for the early identification of maternal and fetal risk factors identification of medical and obstetric conditions, prevention and counseling. Although there have been some improvements in the use of maternal health care services, many pregnant women continue to start ANC late in their pregnancies.