Article Link Recommendations •Pregnant patients with diabetes should be closely monitored during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum periods via a standardized protocol. This protocol should include an individualized, multidisciplinary approach…
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe experiences of Latina women who were currently pregnant or recently gave birth around discrimination, anti-immigrant policies, and community violence during the early COVID-19 pandemic….
Article Link To address the current maternal health crisis and to ensure that all patients receive high-quality care that is responsive to their needs, members of the multidisciplinary health care…
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https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(24)00295-8/fulltext?fbclid=IwY2xjawGbGCxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHW0q5tuyzIBUoTXsWyZso__nNBogRzhrfbhFg98vNSv5JjDc4AzAATmE1Q_aem_kZwKixkvmMdyDVnQYCrxZQ Abstract Skin-to-skin care (SSC) is essential, can help to prevent separation of parents and the neonate in the NICU, and should be a standard practice. It can safely be…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0884217524002971?dgcid=author#bib24 To address the current maternal health crisis and to ensure that all patients receive high-quality care that is responsive to their needs, members of the multidisciplinary health care team…
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https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(24)00073-X/abstract Abstract Objective To describe the unique challenges faced by rural pregnant women with intersecting substance use disorder (SUD) and unmet social needs. Design Secondary qualitative data analysis with an…
https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(24)00073-X/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email Abstract Objective To describe the unique challenges faced by rural pregnant women with intersecting substance use disorder (SUD) and unmet social needs. Design Secondary qualitative data analysis with an…
https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(24)00069-8/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email Abstract Objective To investigate mode of birth in relation to onset of labor and Bishop score. Design Retrospective observational cohort design. Setting A 434-bed Magnet redesignated community hospital. Participants…
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Qualitative Analysis of Women’s Experiences of Education About POST-BIRTH Warning Signs – ScienceDirect Abstract Objective To explore the experiences of women in the postpartum period who received the Association of…
Use of Behavioral Health Treatment Among Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder in the United States Abstract Objective To examine use of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and…
Collaboration With Tribal Stakeholders to Explore Care for Postpartum Depression in the Chickasaw Nation – Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing (jognn.org) Objective To describe and interpret Indigenous women’s…
Support Needs of Labor and Delivery Nurses After Traumatic Experiences Abstract Objective To examine the effect of psychological distress, overall distress, and institutional support following a traumatic workplace event on…
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Association Between Recurrent Preeclampsia and Attendance at the Blood Pressure Monitoring Appointment After Birth Abstract Objective To examine the association between recurrent preeclampsia and attendance at the standard of care…
Shared Decision Making in Perinatal Care…
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Reducing the Adverse Effects of Birth Trauma Among Birth Companions Abstract Birth trauma affects the entire family, yet limited attention has been directed to how nurses influence the experiences of…
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Screening and the New Treatment for Postpartum Depression Abstract In August 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) as the first oral medication to treat postpartum depression….
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Call for Improved Fourth Trimester Care After Stillbirth Abstract Women who experience stillbirths are at increased risk for severe maternal morbidity and mortality, which makes the postpartum period a critical…
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Moving Toward More Person-Centered Language in Maternity Care During the recent annual convention of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) in New Orleans, I had the…
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Nursing Workforce Diversity Position Diversification of the health care workforce aligns with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) strategic goals. In the 21st century, research supports…
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The Use of Licensed Practice/Vocational Nurses in Clinical Settings Position The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) recognizes that licensed practical nurses (LPNs), also known as licensed…
Establishment of a Community Advisory Board to Address Postpartum Depression Among Indigenous Women Abstract In this article, we describe the process of establishing an academically and tribally supported community advisory…
Effect of Timing of Second-Stage Pushing on Pelvic Floor Morbidity After Birth Tuuli, M. G., Gregory, W. T., Arya, L. A., Lowder, J. L., Woolfolk, D., Caughey, A. B.,…Richter, H. E….
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ᎢᏧᎳᎭ ᏓᎾᏓᏘᏅᏍᎬ: Birthing Together American Indian and Alaska Native women have historically experienced disparities in pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity compared to national averages and to other racial and ethnic…
Current Evidence to Guide Practice, Policy, and Research: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy In response to the rapidly evolving policy landscape regarding cannabis, it is important to consider trends in cannabis…
Human Trafficking The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) supports ongoing culturally proficient educational training and awareness for nurses about human trafficking. Nurses should be cognizant of…
Current Evidence to Guide Practice, Policy, and Research: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy In response to the rapidly evolving policy landscape regarding cannabis, it is important to consider trends in cannabis…
Human Trafficking The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) supports ongoing culturally proficient educational training and awareness for nurses about human trafficking. Nurses should be cognizant of…
Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth The purpose of this Guideline is to provide evidence-based clinical practice recommendations to support individualized labor based on the best available evidence. The goal…
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Newborn Screening The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) supports national core standards for newborn screening (NBS) programs. Federal oversight is necessary to guarantee that all pregnant…
Cross-Sectional Study of the Frequency and Severity of Traumatic Childbirth Events and How They Affect Maternity Care Clinicians Objective To describe the frequency and severity of traumatic childbirth events (TCEs)…