In conclusion, while almost all mothers attended antenatal care at least once, a
significant proportion of mothers reported initiating antenatal care later than the first
trimester and attending fewer antenatal visits than recommended. It is acknowledged,
however, that possible changes in antenatal care delivery or consumer behaviour may
have occurred since 2000 when PIF data regarding antenatal care was collected.
Findings from the present study of Pacific families in New Zealand can be used to
target mothers for improved uptake of antenatal care.