ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate an expanded obstetric comorbidity score for predicting severe maternal morbidity that can be applied consistently across contemporary U.S. patient discharge data sets. METHODS: Discharge…
INTRODUCTION Timely access to care, including cesarean delivery, is critical for optimizing obstetric and neonatal outcomes. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery defines access to timely essential surgery as the…
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From the American Academy of Family Physicians; American College of Nurse-Midwives; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, read our joint Call…
What is new in this update? The first AAP neonatal guidance was provided on April 2, 2020, near the onset of the global pandemic, when it was apparent that SARS-CoV-2…
Abstract Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy constitute one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide. It has been estimated that preeclampsia complicates 2–8% of pregnancies globally (1). In…
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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…
Ariadne Labs and Boston College Connell School of Nursing are conducting research to understand the best practices of labor & delivery nurses to improve patient safety and help transform maternity…
Abstract Objectives This report presents 2018 infant mortality statistics by age at death, maternal race and Hispanic origin, maternal age, gestational age, leading causes of death, and maternal state of…
FPQC’s Four-Part Video Series on Maternal Opioid Recovery Effort…
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As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic evolves across the globe, there is increasing interest in screening and surveillance for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), known to cause…
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a newly identified pathogen that mainly spreads by droplets. Most published studies have been focused on adult patients…
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Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between maternal body mass index (BMI) at delivery and rates of early-onset and late-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. METHODS: We performed a population-based, retrospective…
Abstract OBJECTIVE Maternal oxygen (O 2) administration for Category II electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is a widely used intrauterine resuscitation technique, despite a paucity of evidence on its ability to…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify characteristics associated with vaginal delivery compared with cesarean delivery after labor induction among women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and to develop and validate a prediction…
Recommendations In the first 2 hours after birth, all newborns in skin-to-skin contact and/or breastfeeding should be continuously monitored by qualified professional personnel, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and/or lactation…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess whether there is a relationship between evening, night, and weekend births and severe unexpected neonatal morbidity in low-risk term singleton births. METHODS: We conducted a population-based,…
Abstract Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early onset disease requiring preterm delivery is associated with a higher risk of complications in both mothers…
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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…
Chronic hypertension and associated cardiovascular disease are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and death in the United States. Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is associated with a…
In routine antenatal care, blood pressure is used as a screening tool for preeclampsia and its associated adverse outcomes. As such women with a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm…
Video Abstract: BACKGROUND: In-hospital formula feeding (IHFF) of breastfed infants is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding. Despite evidence-based guidelines on when IHFF is appropriate, many infants are given formula…
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Updated Strategies for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Gerard R. Martin, Andrew K. Ewer, Amy Gaviglio, Lisa A. Hom, Annamarie Saarinen, Marci Sontag, Kristin M. Burns, Alex R. Kemper and Matthew E. Oster Pediatrics June 2020, e20191650; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-1650…
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, every year, 6 to 10 million infants require resuscitation at birth according to estimates based on limited data regarding “nonbreathing” infants. In this article, we aim to describe…
Read More from Pediatrics: Not Crying After Birth as a Predictor of Not Breathing
Abstract Childbearing families spend only a brief period of time in the hospital after birth. During their stay, women and newborns must adjust to the life-altering circumstances that accompany becoming…
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the risk of neonatal outcomes from patterns of prenatal antidepressant use. METHODS: From the OptumLabs Data Warehouse, 226 932 singleton deliveries were identified. Antidepressant claims with coverage between…
This three hour course will cover screening, addressing suicidal ideation, and tips and models for conducting brief interventions in a healthcare setting. If your clinic has new staff, or staff…
PSI-OK is the Oklahoma state chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of…