Oral

This session presents research that examines various new or understudied issues that affect pregnancy outcomes of the mother and infant. Cutting edge research topics will be previewed, including the role of pregnancy intention, determinants of oral health services, the roles of maternal stress and neighborhood factors on outcomes, and postpartum maternal weight retention issues. Innovative models for examining risk factors for poor pregnancy outcomes will be offered. It is anticipated that this session will stimulate participant discussion addressing potential policy implications/interventions and future research directions for improving the pregnancy outcomes of both mothers and infants.

Session Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to 1) Identify several innovative models for examining risk factors in pregnancy; 2) Discuss at least two cutting edge research topics and/or research methods that address pregnancy outcomes presented in this session; and 3) Identify potential policy interventions to address poor pregnancy outcomes, informed by the research presented in this session.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)