Timing of Prenatal Care Initiation and Psychological Wellbeing in Black Women.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to see if timing of prenatal care initiation was related to psychological wellbeing of Black women.

Study Design And Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 197 pregnant Black women completed a self-reported survey between 8 weeks and less than 30 weeks gestation as part of the Biosocial Impact on Black Births study. The questions asked about the initiation of prenatal care, perceived stress, depressive symptoms, and psychological wellbeing.