Preconception and prenatal care.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2002
Abstract
Advances in preconception and prenatal care have been successful in reducing risk in a number of areas. Folic acid supplementation, abstinence from alcohol, tight glycemic control in pre-gestational diabetics, and the administration of rhogham all have been successful in reducing individual risks. Unfortunately, overall perinatal morbidity and mortality has not decreased in the past two decades. In light of this, clinicians must remain abreast of the latest research and technological advances, and adopt those practices that improve outcomes. Continued critical appraisal of persistent racial and ethnic disparities may be useful in understanding and reversing current trends. Additionally we must continue to creatively develop instruments of quantifying those aspects of high quality prenatal care, which are unmeasurable. Furthermore, we must advocate on a local, state, and national level for improved services for our prenatal patients not just in the office and the hospital, but in their homes and communities.
Volume
29
Issue
3
First Page
519
Last Page
542
ISSN
0095-4543
Published In/Presented At
Barash, J. H., & Weinstein, L. C. (2002). Preconception and prenatal care. Primary care, 29(3), 519–542. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0095-4543(02)00013-1
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
12529895
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article