Thank you to all the witnesses for being here.
We're only on our third meeting regarding this important study and I already detect a theme coming through, which is the importance of early identification, intervention and treatment for children. We had speech pathologists and audiologists here last week, who talked about that crucial period between zero and four, when language and communication skills are being developed. Dr. Feldman mentioned the concept of brain plasticity.
Ms. Gruenwoldt, I want to put my first question to you.
You brought up, as one of your three suggestions, better beginnings for maternal and newborn health. Can you expand a bit on what you would like to see as elements of a maternal and newborn health strategy?