Find the full press release here: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/p0919-pregnancy-related-deaths.html Key Findings: Among pregnancy-related deaths with information on timing, 22% of deaths occurred during pregnancy, 25% occurred on the day of delivery or…
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Abstract Problem Since the start of the pandemic, Pregnant individuals have been disproportionately affected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Vaccination has been shown to be protective against severe…
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate whether time of birth, unit volume, and staff seniority impact the incidence of maternal complications in deliveries ≥34 + 0 gestational weeks….
Abstract Introduction A positive childbirth experience promotes women’s health, both during and beyond the perinatal period. Understanding what constitutes a positive childbirth experience is thus critical to providing high-quality maternity…
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A Commitment to Improving Maternal Health in the U.S. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to achieving a government-wide vision that addresses the maternal health crisis in the U.S., including by…
The United States is facing a maternal health crisis. Our country’s maternal mortality rate is the highest of any developed nation in the world and more than double the rate…
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Abstract Postpartum depression (PPD) is common and disproportionately affects people of color. Experiences of emotional upset due to racism (EUR) may be an important predictor of PPD outcomes. Therefore, we…
Abstract Introduction Despite calls for increased vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), <14% of candidates have VBAC. Requirements for documentation of scar type, and prohibitions on induction or augmentation of labor…
If you are in your second trimester (between 14 and 27 weeks) of pregnancy and part of a Face-book group for pregnancy or parenting, please consider sharing your experiences. This…
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Abstract Objective: Severe maternal morbidity represents a “near miss” mortality and is an important measure of quality and safety. Racial inequity in maternal morbidity is stark and the reasons for…
SOURCE: AWHONN. 2021. Provision of Human Milk in the Context of Gender Diversity: AWHONN Practice Brief Number 15. JOGNN, DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2021.07.006 RECOMMENDATIONS: Clinicians should use gender neutral terminology when discussing…
SOURCE: AWHONN. 2021. Racism and Bias in Maternity Care Settings. Nursing for Women’s Health, 25 (5), E1-E3, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2021.06.002 POSITION: The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)…
Read More from AWHONN Position Statement: Racism and Bias in Maternity Care Settings
Abstract Background Despite evidence that communication and teamwork are critical to patient safety, few care processes have been intentionally designed for this purpose in labor and delivery. The purpose of…
OPQIC is excited to invite you to join Matthew Grossman, M.D. and Stephanie Carner, D.O. as they discuss “’Eat, Sleep, Console: A Family-Centered Approach to Managing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome” on…
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 3, 2021) — Perinatal depression and anxiety are the most common complication from pregnancy. The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Maternal and Child Health Service has partnered…
ABSTRACT Rigorous studies carried out by the National Center for Health Statistics show that previously reported increases in maternal mortality rates in the United States were an artifact of changes…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between individual-level and neighborhood-level risk factors and severe maternal morbidity. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of all pregnancies delivered between 2010 and…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze racial and ethnic disparities in failure to rescue (ie, death) associated with severe maternal morbidity and describe temporal trends. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study…
Abstract Importance Safe reduction of the cesarean delivery rate is a national priority. Objective To evaluate the rates of cesarean delivery for nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) births in California…
Abstract Background Many pregnant persons in the United States are receiving messenger RNA (mRNA) coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines, but data are limited on their safety in pregnancy. Methods From…
Read More from NEJM: Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Persons
Abstract Trauma is experienced throughout the life span, and traumatic experiences may be remote events or current and ongoing. The health care community continues to learn the many ways in…
Read More from ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 825: Caring for Patients Who Have Experienced Trauma
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe trends and factors associated with medication administration for opioid use disorder (OUD) and retention in treatment among pregnant women with OUD. METHODS: This is a retrospective,…
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released their Statement: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Pregnancy on December 1, 2020. The following is an excerpt from the statement: In general, SMFM strongly recommends…
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CHESS Health eIntervention services are now available to Oklahoma providers. eIntervention is a web-based, flexible, closed-loop referral management platform, optimized for behavioral health. Individuals and family members are connected with…
Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown and social distancing led to changes to breastfeeding support available to women in the United Kingdom. Face‐to‐face professional support was reduced, and face‐to‐face…
Why HIGH RISK OB ECHO? High Risk OB ECHO provides education, training and consultation utilizing the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model to support the State Maternal Health…
Abstract Introduction Women of color are at increased risk for poor birth outcomes, often driven by upstream social determinants and socially structured systems. Given the increasing rate of maternal mortality…
Over the last few weeks and months, our nation has witnessed injustice and systemic racism that has launched a call to action among many. We, too, feel called to act. …
The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care launched its Urgent Maternal Warning Signs earlier this week. It can also be found under the ‘Patient Safety Tools’ tab in…