Promoting Health Weight
The prenatal period and early years of life are crucial determinants of later cognitive and physical abilities, morbidity, mortality, mental health, and social abilities. There are multiple dimensions that influence the eventual outcomes of an individual’s overall health and well-being.
Focusing on the pediatric patient, select one of the topics below (please choose one that has not already been posted by another student) and discuss the current evidence-based recommendations by leading pediatric experts and professional organizations. Focus your discussion on guidelines for pediatric healthcare providers working in primary care.
- Prenatal Health care
- Recommended Prenatal maternal behaviors and practices
- Anticipatory Guidance for Parents
- The purpose of Well-Child visits
- The benefits of Screening
- Developmental Surveillance and monitoring
- Safe Home environment
- Proper nutrition
