Prenatal care experiences of first-time mothers navigating socioeconomic challenges during pregnancy in New Brunswick: a qualitative descriptive study

Abstract Background Mothers facing socioeconomic challenges encounter substantial barriers to consistent, quality prenatal care, essential for reducing adverse birth outcomes. This study explores the barriers and facilitators to accessing prenatal care experienced by socioeconomically disadvantaged...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Matthew Stackhouse, Lisa Wallace, Haylie Simmons, Caitlin Robertson, Julie Caissie, Sandra Magalhaes
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Prenatal care First-time mothers Socioeconomic disadvantage Barriers Facilitators Qualitative study
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08150-6