Prenatal care utilization and perinatal outcomes among pregnant adolescents in Mexico, 2008-2019.

Sarena HayerEvelyn Fuentes-RiveraRaffaela SchiavonBlair G Darney

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)

In Mexico, adolescent pregnancies are associated with inadequate prenatal care as well as higher odds of preterm delivery and low birth weight. Youngest adolescents (10-14 years) have the highest probability of adverse outcomes. Adequate prenatal care may help partially mitigate disparities in poor perinatal outcomes.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
low birth weight
young adults
preterm birth
healthcare
palliative care
preterm infants
quality improvement
affordable care act
human milk
physical activity
mental health
pain management
gestational age
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skeletal muscle