The perinatal continuum of care begins with:
1. diagnosis of pregnancy.
2. the period of time just before birth.
3. identification of a pregnant woman as high risk.
4. family planning and preconception care.
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1. Incorrect. The continuum begins with family planning and preconception care, not at the beginning of pregnancy.
2. Incorrect. The continuum begins before conception, not birth.
3. Incorrect. The continuum of care begins before pregnancy and conception, not during pregnancy.
4. Correct. The continuum of perinatal care begins with family planning and preconception care.
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