tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617900481067592523.post1954097433829387656..comments2012-05-02T11:27:55.438-04:00Comments on Health and Society: LBW PreventionJHChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15006595225373347228noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617900481067592523.post-58922473795770247932012-02-07T23:03:21.288-05:002012-02-07T23:03:21.288-05:00I agree with you, I also thought that I was going ...I agree with you, I also thought that I was going to receive a decent reason for what causes LBW and how it can be prevented. I also think that when they look at birthweight the samples they observe are too large and too general. But to get accurate results they would have to run inhumane tests, and that's why we still don't have conclusions. I also agree with Donald that low and high income mothers have a huge difference of attention which they receive while pregnant. I think that every woman should be educated the same way about her infant, especially the low income ones so that once they give birth it is easier for them to raise their child since they wouldn't have to spend extra money for medical and health related costs.Patrycja Bronowiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846284822614987518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617900481067592523.post-297209429141837492012-02-06T18:49:09.685-05:002012-02-06T18:49:09.685-05:00The issue of not enough education on the dangers o...The issue of not enough education on the dangers of low birthweight is not simply due to oversight or ignorance, I believe it is one of the issues deeply rooted in the structure of healthcare in this country. The way Healthcare is delivered in this country is a mess, and most families who need it most are uninsured and/or have no access to primary care. I work in pediatrics/OBGYN at a hospital in Brooklyn which largely handles with undeserved communities, and the education these women receive is dismal. Those on Medicare have very quick down-and-dirty information classes taught by the nursing staff, which might cover all the basics of prenatal care in half an hour. Throughout the pregnancy and young years, the only medical insight provided is through occasional 15 minute visits (after hours waiting) at the busy hospital. This stands in stark contrast with those who have quality insurance, and primary care physicians available around the clock. The difference in personal attention given by a physician to a pregnant women of low and high income is remarkable. I believe that this is the fundamental issue that needs to be addressed to resolve the birth weight discrepancy.Donald Wathieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988702554666679386noreply@blogger.com