The number of preterm birth and low birth-weight infants are the most pressing obstetrical issues today, reports Michael Paidas, M.D., associate professor and director of The Program for Thrombosis and Hemostasis in Women's Health in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine.
Paidas, says, "We know now that complicated pregnancies have long-term consequences for women's health, particularly cardiovascular disease." Paidas, one of 60 national researchers, health care professionals, state representatives and senators attending the conference, went on to say that, "We need more federal funding to understand this complex set of diseases in order to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes and treat complicated pregnancies."
The incidence of malpractice is also cause for concern. "The cost of caring for premature infants is over $15 billion in the newborn period alone. The malpractice crisis is limiting the number of physician scientists dedicated to reproductive medicine, and drastically reducing the number of obstetricians to deliver care to our patients" says Paidas.
Women In Government President Susan Crosby says, "Women In Government is excited to bring this important issue to the attention of our legislative members in the Eastern Region. We look forward to continuing our work on pregnancy management and pre-term delivery in the future."
Founded in 1988, Women In Government is a national non-profit, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators providing leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues.
The regional conference was sponsored in part by Adeza Biomedical Corporation.
