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Comparison with statewide figures shows persistent gaps, including higher low birthweight and preterm rates in Newark and elevated infant mortality versus New Jersey. The data also documents inequities, with Black, non-Hispanic individuals experiencing worse outcomes. 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Infant and fetal mortality rates have also declined over time.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"How does Newark’s infant mortality compare with New Jersey overall?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"For 2018–2022, Newark’s infant mortality rate is 6.4 per 1,000 births, nearly twice the state’s rate during the same period.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What does the document say about early prenatal care trends in Newark?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Early prenatal care in Newark declined, with 42% receiving early care in 2024 versus 64% a decade earlier. 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This includes a decrease in the percentage of babies born with low birthweightsand in the percentage of preterm babies. Infant and fetal mortality rates in Newark have declined as well. While these trends are all posiƟve, it is crucial to note that when compared to the state overall, Newark sƟll has room for improvement. In 2024, 9.7% of Newark babies were born with low birthweights compared to 7.8% for New Jersey, and 10.4% of Newark babies were preterm compared to 9. 6% for the state. The 2018-2022, infant mortality rate for Newark was 6.4 per 1,000 births, which is almost twice that of the state during the same period. The data also unfortunately shows a paƩern of Black, non-Hispanic individuals facing worse outcomes than their peers, whether atthe state or city level. The informaƟon in this data snapshot will take a look at the most recent data available from the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data, part of the New Jersey Department of Health.  \nBirths at a Glance  \nIn 2024, Newark had 3,985 births, with the majority (50%) to Hispanic women of any race, followed by 39% to Black, nonHispanic women. The age at which Newark women are giving birth has shiŌed notably compared to a decade prior. In 2014, 54% of Newark births were to women in their 20s and 34% were to those in their 30s. In 2024, however, births to women in their 30s shiŌed to 43%, and to 46% for those in their 20s—indicaƟng a rise in the age at which women are giving birth.  \nDecline of Early Prenatal Care  \nTo ensure that expecƟng women experience healthy pregnancies, it is important to have prenatal care. Prenatal care is the medical care one receives for the duraƟon of their pregnancy, where the provider checks on both the mother and baby. It is best to not only receive prenatal care early, but also regularly, throughout the pregnancy. Prenatal care is beneficialas it can help with early detecƟon of any exisƟng health issues or those that may occur during pregnancy.1 Early prenatal care begins in the fi rst trimester of a woman's pregnancy. In 2024, the percentage of expecƟng women receiving early prenatal  \nAdvocates for Children of New Jersey  \n35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 •(973) 643-3876 • Fax ( 973) 643-9153 • [advocates@acnj.org](advocates@acnj.org) • [acnj.org](acnj.org)  \ncare was 73% statewide and 42% for the city of Newark. Both figures decreased from a decade earlier, when they stood at 79% for New Jersey and 64% for Newark.  \nWhile prenatal care beginning in the fi rst trimester is decreasing, there is an increase in the percentage of women beginning prenatal care in their second trimester, especially in Newark, as illustrated in the graph below. Women oŌen delay prenatal care for a variety of reasons, such as financial barriers, inadequate access to health providers, transportaƟon, not being aware of pregnancy, and personal beliefs, to name a few.2, 3 In New Jersey, NJ Family Care, the state’s health insurance program for lowincome families, helps to provide expecƟng women with prenatal care as long as they are [U.S. ci](U.S. ci)Ɵzens, or lawfully present immigrants, and have a family income at or below 205% of the Federal Poverty level. In 2024, six in 10 Newark women who gave birth had Medicaid, which remains consistent with the rate of birthing recipients in 2014. Another resource available is the New Jersey Supplemental Prenatal and ContracepƟve Program (NJSPCP), which offers prenatal and family planning services toexpecƟng women who do not qualify for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid because of their immigraƟon status.  \nFigure 1. Percentage of Newark births by trimester of prenatal care onset, 2014-2024  \nSource: Percentage of births by trimester of prenatal care onset in Newark, 2014–2024. Data from New Jersey","cbCaijvxhdvFjDhx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijvxhdvFjDhx","pdf",1090452,"English","# Births at a Glance\n# Decline of Early Prenatal Care\n# Infant and Fetal Mortality","[{\"question\":\"What major improvements have occurred in Newark over the last decade?\",\"answer\":\"Newark has seen decreases in the shares of babies born with low birthweights and in the percentage of preterm babies. Infant and fetal mortality rates have also declined over time.\"},{\"question\":\"How does Newark’s infant mortality compare with New Jersey overall?\",\"answer\":\"For 2018–2022, Newark’s infant mortality rate is 6.4 per 1,000 births, nearly twice the state’s rate during the same period.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document say about early prenatal care trends in Newark?\",\"answer\":\"Early prenatal care in Newark declined, with 42% receiving early care in 2024 versus 64% a decade earlier. The second trimester shows an increase in prenatal care initiation as early care initiation decreases.\"}]","Newark Maternal and Infant Health: A Decade of Progress and Challenges | PDF",1792041993]