ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between umbilical artery cord gas values and fetal tolerance of labor, as reflected by Apgar score. We hypothesized the existence of wide biological variability…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To examine the relationship between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy and the risk of preeclampsia. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, POPLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, and…
At times, participants approached pain management for women with opioid use disorder in the perinatal period in ways that were inconsistent with clinical guidelines and resulted in strained relationships. DOI:…
Because of the bidirectional relationship between perinatal substance use and perinatal depression/anxiety, it is imperative to address these conditions together in the perinatal period. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2021.02.008 JOGNN: Scoping Review of the…
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…
Retrospective and prospective data collection over 3.5 years to examine selected health outcomes before and after implementing an OBH bundle https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2021.05.003 Nursing for Women’s Health: Effect of an Obstetric Hemorrhage…
Use of the SBIRT model to implement a safety bundle may contribute to improved mental health outcomes for individuals receiving perinatal care in a private-practice outpatient health care setting. Education…
SOURCE: Kimberly B. Glazer, Jennifer Zeitlin, Natalia N. Egorova, Teresa Janevic, Amy Balbierz, Paul L. Hebert, Elizabeth A. Howell. Hospital Quality of Care and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Unexpected…
SOURCE: Why Can’t We Eradicate Congenital Syphilis? Joseph A. Bocchini, John A. Vanchiere, Pablo J. Sánchez Pediatrics Aug 2021, e2021050449; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-050449 EXCERPT: Regrettably, we cannot eradicate CS until we are able to address the continuing failure to control…
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SOURCE: William Mahle. Reflections on Pulse Oximetry Screening for CCHD. Pediatrics, Aug 2021, e2021050609; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-050609 Excerpts: In this issue of Pediatrics, Schwartz et al describe their experience at a large community hospital over 8 years….
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SOURCE: Maternal Vaccination and Infant Influenza and Pertussis Stacey L. Rowe, Karin Leder, Kirsten P. Perrett, Nicole Romero, Terry M. Nolan, Nicola Stephens, Benjamin C. Cowie, Allen C. Cheng Pediatrics Aug 2021, e2021051076; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-051076 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Infant influenza and pertussis disease causes considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. We…
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Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming surge of hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, we are cancelling the 2021 District VII Annual District Meeting. All meeting…
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Due to the rise in COVID cases, this event is now a hybrid event. Below is an updated brochure. We have also updated our website with the virtual registration. If…
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In an effort to create opportunities to support our community providers to develop a better understanding of how to support infants, toddlers, and their families, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health…
Washington, D.C. – The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the two leading organizations representing specialists in obstetric care, recommend that all pregnant…
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Abstract Anemia, the most common hematologic abnormality, is a reduction in the concentration of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in blood. The two most common causes of anemia in pregnancy and the…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 233: Anemia in Pregnancy
Abstract Preterm birth is among the most complex and important challenges in obstetrics. Despite decades of research and clinical advancement, approximately 1 in 10 newborns in the United States is…
The AAP released the 8th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in June 2021. There were only minor changes to the NRP algorithm and recommended practices. Most changes are related…
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ARTICLE: Pantell, et al., Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old. Pediatrics, Jul 2021, e2021052228; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-052228 ABSTRACT: This guideline addresses the evaluation and management of well-appearing, term infants,…
Recommendation The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) recommends the standardized use of oxytocin for active management of the third stage of labor to prevent postpartum hemorrhage,…
Recommendation The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) recommends that cumulative blood loss be objectively measured or quantified for every birth. Background Postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading…
Read More from AWHONN Practice Brief Number 13: Quantification of Blood Loss
Visit the AJOG website for useful articles and videos on Preeclampsia/Eclampsia at https://www.ajog.org/preeclampsia…
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A research article and associated commentary were published in the August issue of Pediatrics focused on educational outcomes at various gestational ages. The commentary challenges the current practice of inducing…
ARTICLE: Erika M. Edwards, Lucy T. Greenberg, Jochen Profit, David Draper, Daniel Helkey, Jeffrey D. Horbar. Quality of Care in US NICUs by Race and Ethnicity. Pediatrics Aug 2021, 148 (2) e2020037622; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-037622 BACKGROUND: Summary measures are used to quantify a hospital’s quality of care by combining multiple…
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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…
Overview WHO should attend? Physicians, nurses, practitioners, respiratory therapists or anyone else interested in resuscitation WHAT is the subject? Latest advances in neonatal resuscitation WHY is this a great conference?…
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Letter from District VII Chair Dear Colleagues and Guests: On behalf of the ACOG District VII Planning Committee, we are excited to invite you to our Annual Meeting scheduled for…
Read More from Register now for: 2021 District VII Annual District Meeting on Sept 24-26, 2021