Article Link Abstract Cesarean delivery on maternal request presents an ethical challenge in obstetrics. This comprehensive ethical examination of cesarean delivery on maternal request incorporates emerging evidence on both medical…
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There are limited data defining the rate of progression of the development of adverse pregnancy outcomes and short-term cardiovascular risk factors in a contemporary cohort. OBJECTIVE…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Clinical education is a cornerstone of midwifery training. Although international studies highlight the importance of preceptor support, predictability, and a positive learning environment, little is known…
Article Link Abstract Introduction In the aftermath of perinatal loss, the physiologic onset of lactation presents a complex array of emotional responses for women, including grief and despair. Effective lactation…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Despite documented benefits of doula support for patients and newborns, access remains limited. This evaluation examined patient and neonatal outcomes associated with a hospital-based, shift model…
Article Link INTRODUCTION Position The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) asserts that continuous labor support is critical to achieving the best birth outcomes. Continuous labor support…
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Article Link Abstract Background Preterm birth remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet clinicians possess limited tools to identify at-risk pregnancies and implement effective interventions. This study…
Article Link Abstract Objective To measure clinician continuity during pregnancy care and contextualize the findings with patient experiences of clinician continuity and their influence on trust-building. Methods We conducted a…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the primary cause of post-neonatal mortality. SUID disproportionately affects preterm infants and infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)….
Read More from AAP: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Safe Sleep Practices
Article Link ABSTRACT Pediatricians caring for newborns during the birth hospitalization are tasked with identifying and managing newborns with prenatal substance exposure and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) and coordinating…
Read More from AAP: Neonatal Toxicology Testing: Ethical Considerations for Pediatricians
Article Link Summary Background In high-risk pregnancies, there is no reliable intervention to reduce term pre-eclampsia. We aimed to investigate the effect of screening for pre-eclampsia risk at 36 weeks’…
Article Link Abstract Cesarean delivery rates rise globally, yet the procedure remains unstandardized. Wide variation in abdominal and uterine incisions, peritoneal handling, and closure techniques hinders meaningful comparisons of outcomes,…
Maternal Mortality Review Committees in 29 U.S. States, 2017–2019 Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe demographic and clinical characteristics, preventability, Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC)–determined contributing factors, and example recommendations…
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Article Link OBJECTIVEPregnant American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) people are at disproportionately higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality.1 However, the root causes of this disparity are not well understood.2 This…
Article Link Abstract Background Diabetes in pregnancy (DIP: gestational, type 1 [T1D], and type 2 diabetes [T2D]) is increasing in global prevalence and was recently declared a public health priority…
Article Link Abstract Introduction There is increased drive, including government-based mandates, to perform social drivers of health (SDoH) screenings across healthcare settings, without robust evidence to inform the process. Here,…
Article Link ABSTRACT Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared with nonpregnant women of reproductive age. During 2023–2024, the Centers for Disease Control and…
Article Link Abstract Objective To test the association between Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) participation during pregnancy and maternal health outcomes among Medicaid beneficiaries in Wisconsin. Design Retrospective cohort study using…
Article Link Position The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) asserts that continuous labor support is critical to achieving the best birth outcomes. Continuous labor support is…
Read More from JOGNN: Continuous Labor Support Position Statement
Article Link Abstract Objective To increase the percentage of women with severe-range blood pressure during the perinatal period who are treated within 30 min from 25% to at least 50%…
Article Link ABSTRACT Precision in obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn) workforce planning requires comprehensive projections of supply and demand. Using the Health Workforce Simulation Model from the Health Resources & Services Administration and…
Article Link Abstract Background The uterine incision-to-delivery interval represents the period of interrupted uteroplacental blood flow during cesarean delivery. Prior studies evaluating its association with neonatal outcomes have yielded inconsistent…
Article Link ABSTRACT Despite rapidly advancing progress in some areas of pregnancy care, cohesion and interprofessional communication during labor management are dangerously protracted in modern obstetrics. Current discrepancies in national…
Article Link Abstract Identifying key factors behind persistently high cesarean rates over the past 15 years is challenging due to inconsistent documentation of primary indications, overlapping risk factors, and evolving…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a common obstetrical complication that, in severe cases, may necessitate blood transfusion. We hypothesized that severe PPH, defined as PPH requiring transfusion,…
Read More from AJOG: Postpartum hemorrhage and short-term risk of cardiovascular disease
Article Link ABSTRACT Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of management strategies for postpartum hypertension. Data sources We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth’s Trials Register in collaboration with…
Article Link Abstract Importance Studies examining community births (ie, births that occur outside of a hospital setting, such as at home or in a birth center) often misclassify transfers to hospitals…
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Article Link Abstract Importance Advances in medical care and clinician experience have lowered the gestational age at which resuscitation is considered for extremely premature infants. Some centers now offer trials of…
Read More from JAMA: Outcomes of Infants Born at 21 Weeks’ Gestational Age
Article Link ABSTRACT Background and Objective Medical cannabis (MC) use has increased among pregnant women, yet little is known about the quantity, product types, and timing of use. This study…
Article Link Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to develop a robust mortality-weighted severe maternal morbidity (SMM) composite measure that provides increased clinical granularity by measuring the individual…