This book provides an overview of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology with the goal of providing the reader with a working knowledge of both the substantive and methodologic issues underlying this exciting avenue of study. A conceptual paradigm for reproductive and perinatal epidemiology is presented to define the field and its spectrum of possible study outcomes, followed by an overview of the relevant sensitive windows for study and substantive and methodologic issues underlying key study outcomes ranging from human fecundity to adverse birth outcomes. Emerging conceptual and methodolo ... More

This book provides an overview of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology with the goal of providing the reader with a working knowledge of both the substantive and methodologic issues underlying this exciting avenue of study. A conceptual paradigm for reproductive and perinatal epidemiology is presented to define the field and its spectrum of possible study outcomes, followed by an overview of the relevant sensitive windows for study and substantive and methodologic issues underlying key study outcomes ranging from human fecundity to adverse birth outcomes. Emerging conceptual and methodologic issues that offer promise for novel research opportunities are discussed in latter chapters. This text is among the first aimed at classroom instruction or for individuals wanting a comprehensive overview of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology and its unique characteristics.