Birthing Parents with Adequate Prenatal Care

The foundation of child and family health starts before birth. The period during and immediately following pregnancy is a key time for a child’s long-term development and the well-being of both the birthing parent and child.

The chart below shows the percentage of birthing parents with adequate prenatal care by year, meaning that prenatal care was both entered into early and included regular visits.

Data Source

Vermont Department of Health. Vermont Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS).


Related Indicators

Intended Pregnancies – The indicator chart shows the percentage of live births resulting from intended pregnancies over time in Vermont.

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Birthing Parents Without Paid Parental Workplace Leave – The indicator chart shows the percentage of birthing parents returning to work with no paid workplace leave after giving birth.