2024年,由于短缺和限制,产妇和婴儿健康风险恶化,美国产前护理下降,特别是黑人、夏威夷原住民和土著妇女的产前护理下降。 Prenatal care in the U.S. declined in 2024, especially among Black, Native Hawaiian, and Indigenous women, due to shortages and restrictions, worsening maternal and infant health risks.

美国的早期产前护理从2021年的78.3%下降到2024年的75.5%,黑人、土著夏威夷人、美国印第安人和阿拉斯加土著妇女的产前护理下降幅度最大。 Early prenatal care in the U.S. declined to 75.5% in 2024, down from 78.3% in 2021, with the largest drops among Black, Native Hawaiian, and American Indian and Alaska Native women. 在一半以上的州里,与产科护理沙漠、堕胎限制、服务提供者短缺和系统性障碍有关的护理晚期或无护理增加。 Late or no care rose in over half the states, linked to maternity care deserts, abortion restrictions, provider shortages, and systemic barriers. 专家警告说,推迟的护理威胁到孕产妇和婴儿的健康成果。 Experts warn delayed care threatens maternal and infant health outcomes.