Most of maternal deaths are preventable, and one-quarter of maternal deaths are due to hypertensive conditions of pregnancy, specifically pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. This thesis begins …
Background: Healthy People 2020 identified increasing access to prenatal care, and specifically to prenatal care in the first trimester (weeks 1-12 of pregnancy), as one …
Background: Preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW), and preeclampsia are widely experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes that affect morbidity and mortality for both children and …
Background: Maternal determinants of poor pregnancy outcomes typically arise years before conception, highlighting the importance of preconception care screening. In the United States, low-income undocumented …
This issue brief examines Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data related to preterm birth, demographics, preterm birth risk factors, and maternal stressful life …
While 59.2% of pregnant women in Rhode Island received dental care, disparities exist. Counseling about oral health and dental insurance availability impact use.
Objective: To examine the impact of state-level marijuana legalization and decriminalization on prenatal marijuana use across different legislative environments in the United States. Methods: Utilizing …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with overall worse health and health outcomes, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) that can lead to adverse birth …
Introduction: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) increase health risks leading to negative pregnancy outcomes, prompting the need for preconception care to address these risks before it …
Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mothers and infants, including low birthweight infants. Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. Exclusive …
Breastfeeding has health benefits for both mothers and infants. These benefits are particularly important for low- and extremely-low birthweight infants. Exclusive breastfeeding is complicated for …