The effectiveness of antenatal care programmes to reduce infant mortality and preterm birth in socially disadvantaged and vulnerable women in high-income countries: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infant mortality has shown a steady decline in recent years but a marked socioeconomic gradient persists. Antenatal care is generally thought to be an effective method of improving pregnancy outcomes, but the effectiveness of specifi...

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Main Authors: Brocklehurst Peter, Kurinczuk Jennifer J, Oakley Laura, Hollowell Jennifer, Gray Ron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/11/13