Article Link ABSTRACT Antibiotic stewardship in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has drawn much attention over the last decade following reports of antibiotic overuse and unexplained prescribing variation1,2 and reports…
Article Link OBJECTIVE Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed pharmacologic agents in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Antibiotic treatment for suspected or culture-negative sepsis surpasses that for culture-proven infection….
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) aggregate service and outcome descriptions focus on high-illness-acuity neonates. We sought to describe the high-level landscape of lower-acuity inborn NICU…
Article Link Abstract Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to conduct a thorough and contemporary assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with water birth in comparison with land-based…
Article Link BACKGROUND The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends up to 7 days of observation for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in infants with chronic opioid exposure. However, many of these…
Read More from AAP: Adapting a Risk Prediction Tool for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Article Link Abstract Background: Preeclampsia is a severe pregnancy complication affecting 2-8% of pregnancies globally, contributing to substantial maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with…
Article Link Abstract Objectives: Endometriosis, a condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus, is a common disorder among women of reproductive-age. The objective of the study is to…
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Article Link Abstract Background This study aimed to analyze the impact of aspirin combined with labetalol on coagulation function and pregnancy outcomes in women with pre-eclampsia. Methods A total of…
Article Link Abstract Background A significant proportion of women worldwide experience childbirth as a traumatic event, which may result in enduring consequences for themselves, their partners and their children. Healthcare…
Article Link Abstract Background The relationship between histological chorioamnionitis (inflammation of fetal membranes) and funisitis (inflammation of umbilical cord), both commonly associated with preterm birth, with subsequent development of cerebral…
Article Link Abstract Nurses are exposed to traumatic situations in a plethora of settings. Continuous exposure to stressors and the inability to cope with trauma may result in the development…
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Article Link Introduction Abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants and children is a complex and challenging clinical diagnosis. Because of its clinical, social, and legal implications, few pediatric diagnoses evoke…
Read More from AAP: Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Technical Report
Article Link Abstract Background Studies that have compared induction of labor in individuals with 1 prior cesarean delivery to expectant management have shown conflicting results. Objective To determine the association…
Article Link Abstract Objective To compare the effects of delayed cord clamping vs early cord clamping on all-cause in-hospital mortality and selected morbidities among preterm twin neonates. Data sources A…
Article Link Abstract Background Unintentional overdose is the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in Maryland and is preventable. Stigma contributes to birthing peoples’ disengagement with the health care system, and…
Article Link Abstract Background In the United States, leading medical societies recommend 81 mg of aspirin daily for the prevention of preeclampsia in women at risk, whereas the NICE guidelines…
Article Link Abstract Background Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Current…
Article Link CONTEXT Extubation failure (EF) is common in preterm neonates and may be associated with adverse outcomes. OBJECTIVE To systematically review and meta-analyze the existing literature on predictors and…
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Infants with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH) often require admission after their birth hospitalization for treatment with phototherapy. Our aim was to align local practice with updated…
Article Link A G1P1 mother aged 28 years delivers a healthy 38 4/7-week infant via cesarean section due to failure to progress. After 48 hours of moderately successful breastfeeding attempts with…
Article Link Infant mortality has decreased over time.1 However, temporal trends and disparities in specific causes of death have not been recently examined. This cross-sectional study used infant mortality rates from…
Article Link OBJECTIVE The Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) model of care is an innovative care approach for infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome, improving patient and health system outcomes for…
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A Systematic Review Article Link OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature to evaluate the rate of postpartum readmission for hypertension in individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy discharged on nifedipine…
Article Link Abstract Importance Current evidence of the association between prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids and long-term mental disorders is scarce and has limitations. Objective To investigate the association between prenatal exposure to…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the content validity of the classification of maternal level of care of the American Hospital Association Database for research use. METHODS: This was a secondary…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To compare odds of maternal morbidity by mode of becoming pregnant and type of medically assisted reproduction treatments: fertility-enhancing drugs, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and assisted reproductive technology…
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Article Link Abstract Background Antenatal betamethasone and dexamethasone are prescribed to women who are at high risk of premature birth to prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The current treatment…
Article Link Abstract Background Adverse pregnancy outcomes, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus, influence maternal cardiovascular health long after pregnancy, but their relationship to offspring cardiovascular health…
Article Link Abstract Background The recent American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Bulletin offers no guidance on the management of preeclampsia with severe features at <24 weeks of gestation….
Article Link Abstract Importance Food insecurity is a growing public health concern, but its association with perinatal complications remains unclear. Objective To examine whether food insecurity in pregnancy was associated with the…