Oral

This oral session will discuss the improvement of pregnancy outcomes among high-risk populations (i.e., mothers involved in substance abuse, smoking; unvaccinated pregnant women during the flu season) and describe risk reduction strategies to support women and their families in making healthier decisions with the goal of improving pregnancy outcomes. Efforts surrounding the improvement of H1N1 vaccination rates, determination of risk factors for smoking among pregnant women, as well as the development of an intervention among women involved in substance abuse to reduce the occurrence of subsequent exposed births will be described. Additionally, policy intervention effects on reducing maternal smoking via a city-wide smoking ban will be assessed. Presentations compiled in this session will provide attendees with some concrete strategies for assessing and addressing the needs of high-risk prenatal clients in their organizations and communities.

Session Objectives: Discuss the development of risk reduction strategies implemented on individual and community levels to address the needs of high-risk pregnant and postpartum women; Identify risk factors and lifestyle behaviors related to adverse birth outcomes.

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