Access the full Research Letter Results This study included 4964 short-term acute care hospitals (1982 in rural counties and 2982 in urban counties). In 2010, 43.1% (843/1955) of rural hospitals…
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Article Link Abstract As access to doula services expands through state Medicaid coverage and specific initiatives aimed at improving maternal health equity, there is a need to build and improve…
Article Link Abstract Women experience a higher burden of chronic mental illness throughout their lives compared with men (World Health Organization [WHO], 2017). In fact, depression is projected to be…
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Article Link Abstract Objective To explore perceptions of policies and laws on sexual and reproductive health among women in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). Design Qualitative descriptive. Setting Telephone…
Article Link Abstract Objective To more clearly understand the use of stigmatizing and nonstigmatizing language in electronic health records in hospital birth settings and to broaden the understanding of discrimination…
Article Link Abstract Objective To identify lifetime discrimination typologies and examine their associations with psychological health outcomes among Black and Hispanic women after birth. Design Secondary analysis of the Community…
Article Link Abstract Objective There is no clear evidence on the risk of gestational weight loss (GWL) for individuals with obesity. Our study aimed to assess the association between GWL…
Article Link OBJECTIVES To assess whether exposure to an infant safe sleep initiative was associated with maternal report of infant safe sleep practice at home and to identify other predictive…
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Article Link Abstract The principles of trauma-informed care—safety, compassion, collaboration, communication, autonomy, and empowerment—are also the domains most vulnerable to implicit bias and most cited in adverse outcomes in maternal…
Article Link Abstract Importance Pregnant people with opioid use disorder (OUD) are at high risk for potentially avoidable maternal morbidity. The majority of pregnant people with OUD receive health insurance through…
Article Link ABSTRACT: Iron deficiency in pregnancy remains underdiagnosed despite professional society recommendations for first-trimester complete blood count (CBC) screening. To determine the effectiveness of the CBC hemoglobin and mean…
Article Link Abstract Background Baby-Friendly Hospitals (BFH) in the United States (U.S.) are associated with higher breastfeeding initiation rates. Breastfeeding is associated with a myriad of favorable health outcomes for…
Article Link Abstract Importance Cannabis use among pregnant individuals has increased. Depression and stress are frequently reported motives for cannabis use that may prolong using cannabis during pregnancy. Objective To examine associations…
Article Link Abstract To better inform efforts to improve and extend postpartum care, we sought to estimate the incidence of de novo hypertension up to 6 months postpartum in patients…
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Article Link Abstract Background Brain injury and poor neurodevelopment have been consistently reported in infants and adults born before term. These changes occur, at least in part, prenatally and are…
Article Link Abstract Background Optimal management of fetuses diagnosed as small for gestational age based on an estimated fetal weight of <10th percentile represents a major clinical problem. The standard…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal deaths resulting from opioid use disorder have been increasing across the United States. Opioid use disorder among pregnant persons is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes,…
Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading preventable cause of severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality worldwide. Objective To assess the improvement in hospital care processes…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed (1) to assess the association between the length of the third stage of labor and adverse maternal outcome after vaginal birth and (2)…
Article Link Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are peptide analogues that are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. The first medication in this class, exenatide, was approved…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Background Previous studies demonstrated that placental dysfunction leads to intrapartum fetal distress, particularly when an abnormal pattern of angiogenic markers is demonstrated at 36 weeks of gestation….
Article Link Abstract Background Pregnancy complications have been recognized as a window to future health. Though cesarean delivery is common, it is unknown whether labor duration and mode of delivery…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and mortality among pregnant patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of U.S….
Article Link Abstract Large-scale catastrophic events, either natural or human-influenced, highlight the requisite for emergency plans that specifically address the needs of obstetric and gynecologic patients. Pregnant, postpartum, and lactating…
Article Link Abstract This Clinical Practice Update integrates data from a large, randomized controlled trial (the ARRIVE trial [A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management]) and subsequent other related…
Article Link Abstract Importance Understanding whether there are racial and ethnic and residential disparities in prenatal telehealth uptake is necessary for ensuring equitable access and guiding implementation of future hybrid (ie,…
Article Link – An OpEd Abstract Maternal mortality has become an increasingly serious concern in the United States. The considerable variation in rates among different racial and ethnic groups points…
Article Link Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening was added to the US Recommended Uniform Screening Panel in 2011 and adopted by all US states and territories by 2018. In…
Article Link Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of aspirin 162 mg to the standard recommended dose of 81 mg for preeclampsia prevention….
Article Link Abstract Background It is still unclear whether social support can moderate the high risk of depression and anxiety due to spontaneous miscarriage. Objective This study prospectively investigated the…