Article Link Abstract Objective To explore the experiences and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among women with postpartum depression (PPD). Data Sources Following Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework for scoping…
Article Link Abstract Congenital syphilis (CS) cases have increased nearly eightfold during the past decade in the United States. CS occurs when Treponema pallidum, the causative bacteria of syphilis, is…
Article Link Abstract Objective To test the content validity of the Newborn Warning Signs (NBWS) handout. Design A mixed-methods approach was used to validate the NBWS handout. Following the methods…
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Article Link Abstract Objective To examine evidence of throughput from the electronic health record (EHR) and compare it to the bedside experts’ perceptions to determine throughput metrics for inpatient obstetric…
Article Link Abstract Congenital syphilis (CS) cases have increased nearly eightfold during the past decade in the United States. CS occurs when Treponema pallidum, the causative bacteria of syphilis, is transmitted…
Article Link Abstract Objective To review the existing literature to explore women’s experiences of obstetric violence in the United States and identify gaps in the literature and areas for future…
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe the implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based intervention—TeamBirth—to improve shared decision-making (SDM) during childbirth. Design An evidence-based practice project using a pre-/post-implementation, quasi-experimental design….
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Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of an evidence-based respectful maternity care program on registered nurses’ attitudes and beliefs about childbirth practices across multiple U.S. hospital maternity and…
Article Link Abstract Objectives To determine the extent of stigmatizing attitudes among perinatal registered nurses in North Carolina, examine correlates of stigmatizing attitudes, and describe nurses’ attitudes about patients with…
Read More from NWH: Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Patients With Perinatal Substance Use Disorder
Article Link Abstract Objective To explore pediatric health care providers’ perceptions of their role in screening mothers for postpartum depression (PPD). Design Descriptive, qualitative methodology. Setting Pediatric care providers from…
Article Link Abstract Objective First, to determine whether implementing an evidence-based practice pushing protocol for pregnant individuals in the second stage of labor with an epidural affects the observed duration…
Read More from NWH: Implementing a Four-Step Evidence-Based Pushing Protocol for Labor and Birth
Article Link Abstract Objective To identify barriers to patient inclusion in decision-making regarding obstetric care, as witnessed by registered nurses, with a focus on the provision of informed consent in…
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 Cervical ripening and induction and augmentation of labor are common procedures in labor and birth units. The potential risks and benefits of the procedures should be explained…
Read More from NWH: Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction and Augmentation, 6th Edition
Article Link Abstract Cannabis use among pregnant individuals presents ongoing challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. This practice article examines current trends, motivations, and implications of cannabis consumption during pregnancy…
Article Link Abstract Objective To identify barriers to patient inclusion in decision-making regarding obstetric care, as witnessed by registered nurses, with a focus on the provision of informed consent in…
Article Link Abstract Objective To review and appraise the literature describing the individual- and system-level barriers preventing universal screening of pregnant individuals for substance use in prenatal care settings. Data…
Article Link Abstract Objective To develop, implement, and evaluate an educational program to improve nurses’ management of the second stage of labor. Design Evidence-based practice project guided by the Iowa…
Read More from NWH: Improving Nurse Management of the Second Stage of Labor
Article Link Abstract Objective To conduct interdisciplinary fetal monitoring education focused on communication strategies to improve attitudes toward collaboration among members of the perinatal team. Design Participants received interdisciplinary fetal…
Article Link Abstract Objective To initiate quantification of blood loss (QBL) for all cesarean births to align with professional obstetric organizations’ recommendations and to reduce hemorrhage-related severe maternal morbidity (SMM)….
Article Link Abstract Objective To review and appraise the literature describing the individual- and system-level barriers preventing universal screening of pregnant individuals for substance use in prenatal care settings. Data…
Article Link Abstract The principles of trauma-informed care—safety, compassion, collaboration, communication, autonomy, and empowerment—are also the domains most vulnerable to implicit bias and most cited in adverse outcomes in maternal…
https://www.nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-4851(24)00128-4/abstract Abstract Objective To describe perceptions of supportive factors for reducing the risk of maternal mortality among women with substance use disorders (SUDs) in a rural setting. Design Qualitative descriptive…
https://www.nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-4851(24)00162-4/abstract Abstract Objective To increase nurses’ awareness and use of a human milk feeding (HMF) and opioid use disorder (OUD) standardized care pathway to improve rates of HMF at discharge…
https://www.nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-4851(24)00127-2/abstract Objective To improve neonatal outcomes through the implementation of an eat, sleep, console (ESC) assessment and change in hospital policy regarding the monitoring requirements for pharmacologic treatment of neonates…
https://www.nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-4851%2824%2900163-6/fulltext Abstract Objective To describe the experiences of women with a mental health diagnosis with making and using a pregnancy relapse prevention plan (PRPP) in an effort to prevent mental…
Improving Knowledge and Competency in Gender-Affirming Patient Care Among New Nurses in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care – Nursing for Women’s Health (nwhjournal.org) Abstract Objective To improve knowledge and competency in providing…
Women’s Experiences With a Pregnancy Relapse Prevention Plan to Prevent Mental Health Symptom Relapse – Nursing for Women’s Health (nwhjournal.org) Abstract Objective To describe the experiences of women with a…
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…