NJ Spotlight published the following article on 5/21/2014. To read the full article, click here.
Pregnant Women Access Prenatal Info Via Computer Tablets, Cellphones
Andrew Kitchenman | May 21, 2014Soon-to-be mothers can now use computer tablets and other mobile devices to learn about prenatal nutrition and exercise, as well as warning signs signaling possible problems during pregnancy.
South Jersey health system Virtua launched the prenatal education program in February, garnering praise from state officials and healthcare advocates, who cited the program as a potential model for reaching women who might not be able to attend traditional prenatal classes because of work schedules or childcare demands.
The initial goals are to reach 500 pregnant women who are uninsured, underinsured or enrolled in Medicaid, increasing the number of visits they make to their doctors, reducing premature deliveries, and increasing the rate of women who breastfeed exclusively.
The Virtua Center for Women in Lumberton has seen the number of pregnant women participating in prenatal education rise from less than 1 percent to 72 percent who have registered for the tablet-based program.
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