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Media inquiries: 434-924-5679 MOMS-TO-BE AT U.VA. HEALTH SYSTEM GET NEW SOURCE FOR ANSWERS TO PREGNANCY QUESTIONS |
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There’s no shortage of information about being pregnant. The World Wide Web, book stores and grandmothers-to-be are sources that women turn to at some point during their pregnancies. While these sources are good, expecting moms are often bombarded with information that they find hard to sort through. To remedy this, the obstetricians at the University of Virginia Health System have introduced a new tool that provides factual information about the stages of pregnancy and creates a dialogue between patients and physicians between their office visits. The Parent Review.com includes access to peer-reviewed journal articles, an informational newsletter and personalized, weekly emails for moms-to-be. "This is a wonderful resource for pregnant women who are pressed for time and want information," said Dr. John Schmitt, director of the general obstetrics and gynecology division and medical director for The Women’s Place at U.Va. Health System. "Through weekly email we can help moms stay connected to their physicians outside of their doctor’s appointment and these emails are individualized to each woman’s gestational age." The Parent Review.com offers information on topics like:
Through The Parent Review.com, U.Va. physicians hope to create a more active medical consumer – someone who comes to their appointments with clear knowledge about their condition. U.Va. Health System is one of four sites that will conduct a study to see if this tool improves patients’ access to information. Women can access the website by signing up with their U.Va. obstetrician, or by visiting www.theparentreview.com. Fathers-to-be and other family members also can use the website to access up-to-date information about pregnancy issues. All email addresses are kept strictly confidential. March 18, 2003 |