Group Prenatal Care Yields Mixed Results for Birth Disparities
A small group approach did not reduce preterm births compared to individual prenatal care but may reduce at least some racial disparities, researchers reported.
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A small group approach did not reduce preterm births compared to individual prenatal care but may reduce at least some racial disparities, researchers reported.
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