APNCU Index (Kotelchuck, 1994)

Index Level

Inadequate After month 4 or less than 50% of recommended visits*

Intermediate Before month 5 and 50 - 79% of recommended visits

Adequate Before month 5 and 80 - 109% of recommended visits

Adequate Plus Before month 5 and 110% of recommended visits

* Based upon ACOG guidelines of 13 visits for a 40 week gestation.

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