An Evaluation of the Timing and Use of Healthcare during Pregnancy in Birmingham, UK and Pretoria, South Africa

Table 1

Reasons for women seeking antenatal healthcare.

	Birmingham		Pretoria
	n	(%)	n	(%)
Check baby health	26	83.9	26	83.9
Check own health	15	48.4	14	45.2
Advice	11	35.5	2	6.5
HIV status check	0	0	3	9.7
Felt compelled to go	3	9.7	1	3.2
Confirm pregnancy	1	3.2	2	6.5
Reassurance	5	16.1	1	3.2
Check baby orientation	0	0	3	9.7
Meet people & share experiences	2	6.5	0	0