Oral Health Care for Mom and Baby
Posted by bibby1 on September 26, 2008
The National Maternal and Oral Health Resource Center has published three new documents related to pregnancy and oral health, and oral health for babies.
The first, Access to Oral Health Care During the Perinatal Period, is a policy brief that provides an overview of barriers to addressing women’s oral health needs during the perinatal period. Evidence from the professional, peer-reviewed literature is cited throughout the document.
The second document is a summary of practice guidelines for oral health care during pregnancy. Geared toward prenatal and oral health professionals, the guidelines are intended to bring about changes in the health care delivery system and to improve the overall standard of care for pregnant women.
Lastly, Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy is a brochure designed to educate women about the importance of oral hygiene and oral health care during pregnancy. Topics include brushing, flossing, eating healthy foods, and getting dental checkups and treatment. Additional topics include the impact of hormonal changes during pregnancy on gum health, caring for an infant’s gums and teeth, and finding a dentist.
