Article Link Abstract Objective: Although breastfeeding in the first 6 months postpartum benefits both infants and mothers, breastfeeding rates remain low. This study examined whether group prenatal care was associated…
ABSTRACT There is tremendous attention in maternal and neonatal disparities, particularly disparities of race and ethnicity and subsequent outcomes that continue despite calls to action. The literature has offered potential…
Abstract Many severe maternal morbidities (SMMs) are preventable, and understanding circumstances in which complications occur is crucial. The objective was to evaluate a framework for SMM benchmarking and quality improvement…
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to explore neonatal skin injury period prevalence, classification, and risk factors. Skin injury period prevalence over 9 months and χ2, Mann-Whitney U, and independent-samples t tests…
The April/June 2020 issue of The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing contains several articles related to the science of premature labor and birth. The articles include: Preterm Birth: Two…
Analyzing trends can provide insights into areas of focus for individual and organizational improvement efforts. This commentary summarizes weaknesses identified through liability trend analysis and suggests actions to enhance the…