Article Link ABSTRACT There is broad consensus that measuring severe maternal morbidity (SMM) is critical to improving maternal health. Despite 50 years of effort by national, international, and professional organizations,…
Article Link ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States and disproportionately affects Black women. In this review, we address the major contributors…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Perinatal mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period. They are the leading preventable cause of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality…
Article Link ABSTRACT Inequalities in severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and mortality in high-income countries are persistent, socially patterned, and evident across multiple dimensions, including socioeconomic deprivation, race and ethnicity, and…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Suboptimal prenatal nutrition is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet the contribution of the lived food environment on prenatal diet quality remains incompletely understood. This study…
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Article Link Abstract Objective Previous research has shown that preventive counseling for women at high risk of perinatal depression leads to a reduction in the development of perinatal depression and…
Article Link Article Abstract Introduction Approximately 40% of obstetric patients do not attend a postpartum visit. Postpartum parents of preterm infants (<37 weeks) are often sicker than parents of full-term infants….
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Article Link Abstract Background Hospitalized antepartum patients are at increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). Developing approaches to identify those at highest risk for PPD would enable timely and targeted…
Article Link Abstract Background Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the rates of and indication for cesarean delivery, prompting the implementation of quality initiatives designed to target the drivers of…
Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate neonatal outcomes in patients with preeclampsia without severe features who received magnesium for seizure prophylaxis. Methods Retrospective cohort study of patients with preeclampsia without…
Article Link Abstract The rise in pregnancy-related overdose deaths has been driven by the use of high-potency illicitly-manufactured synthetic opioids including fentanyl. Xylazine, a veterinary sedative, is increasingly noted as…
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Article Link Abstract Background Severe maternal morbidity has been linked to maternal mortality and several perinatal complications, but the evidence on associations with children’s neurodevelopmental disorders is still unclear. Objective…
Article Link Abstract Background Aspirin prevents preterm preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancies, but the extent to which its effectiveness depends on adherence and baseline risk remains uncertain. Objective To evaluate how…
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 Objective Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes is a common pregnancy complication and a major contributor to preterm birth, but lacks contemporary evidence to guide management. This systematic…
Article Link Abstract A prior cesarean section is the primary risk factor for uterine rupture in a trial of labor after cesarean, a rare event associated with severe maternal and…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Mental health, at the opposite end of the spectrum from mental illness, is an important yet understudied aspect of maternal well-being. We sought to characterize aspects…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Approximately 40% of obstetric patients do not attend a postpartum visit. Postpartum parents of preterm infants (<37 weeks) are often sicker than parents of full-term infants. Nonetheless,…
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Article Link Abstract The heritability of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and HDP’s association with cardiovascular disease in adult offspring were explored through a systematic review and meta-analysis. MEDLINE and…
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Article Link ABSTRACT In this issue of Pediatrics, Rostad et al1 summarize the interim analysis of the safety and immunologic results of 4 approaches to achieve levels of anti-RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) neutralizing antibodies…
Article Link OBJECTIVE Infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) often experience excessive weight loss while in the hospital after birth. However, the growth patterns of these infants after hospital…
Article Link Abstract Importance Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are associated with an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease, but the risks across different HDP subtypes, particularly those other than preeclampsia,…
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Article Link Abstract Background With increasing rates of labor induction and trial of labor after cesarean, induction of labor after cesarean (IOLAC) is becoming more common. However, predictors of success…
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 Unrelieved intraoperative pain during cesarean birth is an underrecognized complication with important clinical and psychological implications. Evidence indicates that intraoperative pain during cesarean birth is more common…
Article Link Position The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) emphasizes the critical importance of preparation tailored to the specific, clearly defined roles of team members involved…
Article Link Abstract Background Systolic hypertension has emerged as a predictor of maternal morbidity, with current guidelines recommending treatment of systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg regardless of diastolic values. However,…
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe the duration of active pushing in spontaneous vaginal deliveries managed with a delayed pushing policy of up to 3 hours after full cervical dilation….
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…