GOLD Perinatal 2016 explores the latest trends and research in the maternal child health care field. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between established protocols and approaches and the rapid growth of new research. This new research often challenges our way of thinking about the lifelong impact that the birth process has on both mother and baby and consequently families and society as a whole. These days it's not just the health care professionals who are reading the research. With the access to information that the Internet provides, parents are well informed and demanding change. Staying current with the research and exploring new approaches promotes better outcomes and improves client satisfaction.