During a debate about birthrates, Charlie is of the opinion that prenatal care affects birth rates.However, his colleague Randy disagrees and states that the receipt of prenatal care does not impact birth rates.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Randy's argument?
A) Women who receive prenatal care during their third trimester are less likely to opt for future births.
B) Women who get prenatal care after the first trimester are more likely to have a second child within 18 months than those who get prenatal care early in pregnancy.
C) Women who receive prenatal care early in pregnancy are more likely to have at least two or more children.
D) Women in many African American societies are increasingly receiving more prenatal care during their second trimester and hence are less likely to have children for another 24 months.

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The statement weakens Randy's argument by showing that the timing of prenatal care can impact birth rates. If women who receive prenatal care after the first trimester are more likely to have a second child within 18 months than those who receive care early in pregnancy, it suggests that prenatal care may play a role in encouraging women to have more children, and therefore impact birth rates.

During a Debate About Birthrates, Charlie Is of the Opinion