Article Link Abstract Background The effect on obstetrical outcomes of closed- or open-glottis pushing is uncertain among both nulliparous and parous women. Objective This study aimed to assess the association…
Journal of Perinatology Abstract Objective: To examine the relationship between gestational COVID-19 and perinatal-neonatal outcomes. Study design: Prospective cohort study. Neonates born at Hospital del Mar (Barcelona) between 2020 and 2022 were…
Article Link Abstract Background: In 2020, the rate of newborns diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in the United States was 6.3 for every 1000 newborn hospitalizations. Resources used to…
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A Systematic Review Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess whether routine postpartum human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is acceptable and feasible and to identify key themes and strategies that can be used…
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Article Link Abstract Today nearly 9 out of 10 certified nurse-midwives/certified midwives (CNMs/CMs) attend births in hospitals. As the demand for hospital midwifery care has increased over the last quarter…
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…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine associations among experiences of racial discrimination, perceived stress, and birth satisfaction and to test if perceived stress mediates the relationship between racial discrimination and…
Article Link Abstract Objective To characterize labor progress among nulliparous women by applying group-based trajectory analysis and examining predictors of group membership. Design Retrospective observational. Setting An existing biobank and…
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe how a college of nursing and urban academic medical center partnered with the local health department to plan, implement, and evaluate a universal nurse…
Article Link Recommendations •Pregnant patients with diabetes should be closely monitored during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum periods via a standardized protocol. This protocol should include an individualized, multidisciplinary approach…
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe experiences of Latina women who were currently pregnant or recently gave birth around discrimination, anti-immigrant policies, and community violence during the early COVID-19 pandemic….
Article Link Abstract Importance The associations of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and its constituents with spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) remain understudied. Identifying subpopulations at increased risk characterized by socioeconomic…
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Article Link Abstract Importance Postpartum depression (PPD) poses significant risks to maternal and child health. Understanding temporal trends is crucial for evaluating prevalence and identifying populations at risk. Objective To evaluate recent…
Article Link Abstract Importance Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are potential teratogens commonly prescribed for multiple indications. ASM fetal exposure can impair neurodevelopment. Folate improves pregnancy outcomes, but higher doses may pose…
Article Link Background Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy contributes to morbidity and mortality among neonates ≥36 weeks of gestation. Evidence of preventative antenatal treatment is limited. Magnesium sulfate has neuroprotective properties among preterm…
Article Link Objective To investigate the association between actual and planned modes of delivery, neonatal mortality, and short-term outcomes among preterm pregnancies ≤32 weeks of gestation. Data Sources A systematic literature…
Article Link Objective To evaluate the association between cannabis use during pregnancy and the risk for long-term neuropsychiatric pathology in the offspring. Data Sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether disparities exist in adverse neonatal outcomes among the offspring of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexually minoritized (LGB+) birthing people. METHODS: We used longitudinal…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the comparative efficacy of two of the most commonly used second-line uterotonics—methylergonovine maleate and carboprost tromethamine. METHODS: We conducted a double-blind randomized trial at two…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To estimate the effect of late preterm antenatal steroids on the risk of respiratory morbidity among subgroups of patients on the basis of the planned mode of…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether individuals who have a placenta previa or low-lying placenta that resolves before delivery are at increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum hemorrhage–related morbidity….
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess bias in and consent before drug testing during prenatal care and birth in a hospital system with a risk-factor–based drug testing policy. METHODS: This retrospective…
Article Link. OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among a population-based cohort of perinatally exposed children and identify factors associated with testing. METHODS: Using a…
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Article Link To address the current maternal health crisis and to ensure that all patients receive high-quality care that is responsive to their needs, members of the multidisciplinary health care…
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Article Link Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a major contributor to infant death and a persistent public health issue. After an initial decline after the 1994 “Back to Sleep”…
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Article Link BACKGROUND Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) is a category of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), limited to previously well infants born at ≥34 weeks’ gestation who die suddenly…
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https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/Supplement%203/e2024067043B/199733/Fetal-Infant-and-Child-Death-Review-A-Public?nbd=39656959124&nbd_source=campaigner?autologincheck=redirected Fetal, infant, and child death reviews are a longstanding public health effort to understand the circumstances of individual deaths and use individual and aggregate findings to prevent future fatalities…
https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(24)00295-8/fulltext?fbclid=IwY2xjawGbGCxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHW0q5tuyzIBUoTXsWyZso__nNBogRzhrfbhFg98vNSv5JjDc4AzAATmE1Q_aem_kZwKixkvmMdyDVnQYCrxZQ Abstract Skin-to-skin care (SSC) is essential, can help to prevent separation of parents and the neonate in the NICU, and should be a standard practice. It can safely be…
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)01109-8/abstract Abstract Background Shoulder dystocia is associated with neonatal morbidity. Higher maternal prepregnancy body mass index is an established risk factor for shoulder dystocia, yet the relationship between maternal prepregnancy…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39162043 Abstract Background: To understand the role of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension (GH), in brain health earlier in life, we investigated the association of HDP…