3/04/2024 –
WHY CLINICAL NUTRITION?
Today, eight percent of pregnancies in the US are categorized as high-risk, with pregnancy complications increasing the average cost of delivery by 16 to 18% . Complications can include a stay in the NICU, which on average costs $3,500 per day with an average stay of 13 days . Nutrition has been cited by the NIH as the main determinant of fetal development , and malnutrition can lead to complications such as preeclampsia and preterm delivery that are associated with NICU stays. While the medical community supports improved nutrition to alleviate risk factors for patients with high-risk pregnancy, clinical research has historically been lacking and few robust programs exist to address the problem. Given this disparity in outcomes and lack of dedicated research, Medical Associates and Season Health partnered together to measure the impact clinical nutrition has on patients with high-risk pregnancy…
