A woman presents to the emergency department in labor and states that she is homeless and has not had prenatal care.The emergency department nurse explains to the nursing student that homeless women face many challenges to getting prenatal care,including which of the following?

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Many barriers exist that discourage homeless women from seeking prenatal care,including waiting times,lack of transportation,caring for other children,lack of family support and encouragement,concerns about having children taken away from them,and finances.Fear of violence is not a recognized risk factor for lack of prenatal care in this population.

A Woman Presents to the Emergency Department in Labor and States