«Prenatal care is
important because these visits provide opportunities for practitioners to evaluate and address health concerns for both mom and baby and
discuss other
important topics such as risks of smoking, the importance of good nutrition and other
issues that could impact a pregnancy,» said Oakley, the paper's lead author and a post-doctoral
researcher at OSU.
As such services are often under - resourced, it is
important to succinctly inform the service directors in writing about the project and to allow sufficient time for a response.8
Researchers should be prepared to meet with the service directors to further
discuss their background and the project's aims, ethical
issues, implications and potential benefits to the community.