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This session will allow for the peer dissemination of cutting edge research that examines how health literacy and beliefs, mental health issues, and new medical treatments can reduce adverse birth outcomes. Presentations will focus on the effectiveness of interventions not currently used as the standard with a specific focus on socially and/or medically high-risk pregnant women. Attendees will gain understanding of emerging practices that may assist their efforts in reducing preterm birth and low birthweight.

Session Objectives: Participants in this session will be able to: 1) Facilitate dissemination of research related to pregnancy outcomes that is unique in its topical area, methodology, sample characteristics, and/or data analysis techniques 2) Discuss ethical and policy implications of the mainstream use of innovative approaches and methods to reduce adverse birth outcomes

CE Credits: CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing