Honorable Mention in the OHSU Humanities Contest.

First Place Winner in the OHSU Humanities Contest.

Dissertation examining preconceptional/prenatal/pregnancy factors with the potential to influence maternal inflammation during pregnancy and offspring neurobehavioral dev [...]

This capstone report outlines a project designed to strengthen the knowledge and effectiveness of WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors. Through tailored retreats, the projec [...]

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) contributes substantially to maternal morbidity and mortality globally. First–line treatment includes uterotonics, uterine massage, and fluid [...]

Pregnancy causes complex hormonal changes, leading to physiologic decreases of insulin sensitivity, onset of gestational diabetes (GDM), and worsening conditions associat [...]

Early environmental factors, particularly adversities experienced by the birthing parent during gestation, can have a profound effect on child health, influencing both fe [...]

Maternal distress is an influential factor for fetal development, including infant temperament. Infant temperament is important as a potential precursor for the developm [...]

Mental health disorders are a serious public health issue with a largely unknown etiology. Developmental programming is the idea that genetic and environmental stimuli in [...]

Maternal self-efficacy (MSE) plays an important role during the transition to motherhood since it can affect both maternal and infant health outcomes. However, research o [...]