Prenatal methamphetamine use increases risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Background Although methamphetamine use has been increasing in recent years and…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between elevated blood pressure (BP) in the early third trimester and cardiometabolic health 10–14 years after delivery. METHODS: This is a…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To investigate the optimal gestational age to deliver pregnant people with chronic hypertension to improve perinatal outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a planned secondary analysis of…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To evaluate differences in health care utilization and guideline adherence for postpartum individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) who are engaged in a remote…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) Abstract: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with significantly increased risk of developing future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obstetricians play a crucial role in CVD prevention…
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To estimate the cost effectiveness of Medicaid covering immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) as a strategy to reduce future short interpregnancy interval (IPI), severe…
The value of maternal echocardiography after delivery in patients with severe preeclampsia – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Objective Preeclampsia is associated with asymptomatic echocardiographic changes, such as…
Qualitative Analysis of Women’s Experiences of Education About POST-BIRTH Warning Signs – ScienceDirect Abstract Objective To explore the experiences of women in the postpartum period who received the Association of…
Recommendation: Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: Screening and Supplementation | United States Preventive Services Taskforce (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)…
Rural_Maternity_Care_Crisis.pdf (chqpr.org) Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver BabiesMore than half (57%) of the rural hospitals in the U.S. do not offer labor and delivery services, and…
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) Abstract Disparate health outcomes and unequal access to care have long plagued many communities in the United States. Individual demographic characteristics, such as geography, income, education,…
Use of Behavioral Health Treatment Among Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder in the United States Abstract Objective To examine use of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and…
Assessing patient autonomy in the context of TeamBirth, a quality improvement intervention to improve shared decision‐making during labor and birth – Neergheen – Birth – Wiley Online Library Abstract Background…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To test whether an individualized opioid-prescription protocol (IOPP) with a shared decision-making component can be used without compromising postcesarean pain management. METHODS: In this multicenter…
Postpartum Primary Care Engagement Using Default Scheduling and Tailored Messaging: A Randomized Clinical Trial – PubMed (nih.gov) Abstract Importance: More than 30% of pregnant people have at least 1 chronic medical…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between elevated blood pressure (BP) in the early third trimester and cardiometabolic health 10–14 years after delivery. METHODS: This is a…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To characterize national trends in expedited postpartum discharge and, secondarily, to identify predictors of expedited postpartum discharge and assess whether expedited postpartum discharge was associated…
Read More from ACOG: Readmission Rates After Expedited Postpartum Discharge
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Emergency checklist, planning worksheet, and system preparedness bundle for placenta accreta spectrum – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Placenta accreta spectrum is a life-threatening…
Collaboration With Tribal Stakeholders to Explore Care for Postpartum Depression in the Chickasaw Nation – Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing (jognn.org) Objective To describe and interpret Indigenous women’s…
The relative impact of labor induction versus improved labor management: Before and after the ARRIVE (a randomized trial of induction vs. expectant management) trial Abstract Objective To evaluate the association…
Hospital Quality Indicators for Opioid-Exposed Infants: Results From an Expert Consensus Panel OBJECTIVE To elicit expert consensus on quality indicators for the hospital-based care of opioid-exposed infants. METHODS We used…
Neonatal Seizures: New Evidence, Classification, and Guidelines – American Epilepsy Society Abstract Neonates are susceptible to seizures due to their unique physiology and combination of risks associated with gestation, delivery,…
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A Qualitative Intervention Evaluation of Neonatal Virtual Family-Centered Rounds OBJECTIVE To conduct an implementation evaluation of the virtual family-centered rounds (FCR) intervention by exploring the perceptions and experiences of parents…
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Risk of Adverse Neonatal Outcomes After Combined Prenatal Cannabis and Nicotine Exposure Abstract Importance The prevalence of cannabis use in pregnancy is rising and is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. In…
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Treatment Guidelines and Birth Hospital Utilization BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES In November 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for management of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome…
Support Needs of Labor and Delivery Nurses After Traumatic Experiences Abstract Objective To examine the effect of psychological distress, overall distress, and institutional support following a traumatic workplace event on…
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Co-occurring conditions during pregnancy and hospitalizations in the first year postpartum among persons with opioid use disorder – ScienceDirect Introduction Pregnant persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) face a multitude…
An Initiative to Prevent Surgical Site Infections After Cesarean Birth With a Quality Improvement Care Bundle Abstract Objective To reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) after cesarean birth through a bundled…
Exploring the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Benefits of the Mom Movement Intervention (MOMmi) Abstract Objective To explore the feasibility, acceptability, and potential benefits associated with a mind–body intervention and varied…
Aspirin 162 mg versus 81 mg for Preeclampsia Prophylaxis in High-risk Obese Individuals: A Comparative Effectiveness Open Label Randomized Trial (ASPREO) – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) ABSTRACT:…