United States: Understanding Prenatal Health Care For American Indian Women In A Northern ...

United States: Understanding Prenatal Health Care For American Indian Women In A Northern Plains Tribe Jessica D. Hanson, 2011   Early and regular prenatal care appointments are imperative for the health of both the mother and baby to help prevent complications associated with pregnancy and birth. American Indian women are especially at risk for health disparities related to pregnancy and lack of prenatal health care. Previous research has outlined a basic understanding of the reasons for...

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