Prenatal care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

There are other sources that indirectly demonstrate the beneficial effects of prenatal care. There are worse outcomes in programs with significantly less (<5) numbers of prenatal visits (4). Also, studies demonstrate a reduction in poor outcomes in high-risk pregnancies with enhanced prenatal care (5) (see subsection “Number and Timing of Visits”). In addition, women indicate dissatisfaction with a reduced schedule of prenatal visits indicating a perceived benefit by women (4). Specific interventions for specific risks may reduce morbidity and mortality. Prenatal care is probably of most benefit to medically high-risk women (2).