A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Skin-to-Skin Care Duration in Preterm Neonates BACKGROUND Skin-to-skin (STS) care effectively improves neonatal outcomes, particularly for preterm neonates. However, utilization of STS remains suboptimal…
Volume 73, Number 2 Objectives—This report presents 2022 data on U.S. birthsby selected characteristics. Trends in fertility patterns andmaternal and infant characteristics are described. Methods—Descriptive tabulations based on birth certificatesof…
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When to Send a Completed Demographic Form without any Bloodspots…
Implementing a Respectful Maternity Care Guideline During Childbirth Experiences Abstract Objective To measure the impact of an evidence-based guideline on respectful maternity care on nurses’ attitudes and beliefs about childbirth…
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Association Between Recurrent Preeclampsia and Attendance at the Blood Pressure Monitoring Appointment After Birth Abstract Objective To examine the association between recurrent preeclampsia and attendance at the standard of care…
Shared Decision Making in Perinatal Care…
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The Tension Between AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines and Infant Sleep | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics OBJECTIVES: To understand tension mothers experience when attempting to follow American Academy of…
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OBJECTIVE: Because low-dose aspirin is now commonly prescribed in pregnancy, we sought to assess the association between early antenatal exposure and child neurodevelopment. METHODS: We performed a noninferiority, masked, neurodevelopmental…
Abstract Background Behavior change and medication adherence represent potential barriers to optimal prevention of pregnancy complications including preeclampsia. We sought to evaluate baseline sentiments on pregnancy care and medication amenability,…
Maternal mortality is a complex issue. A new manuscript was released yesterday questioning U.S. maternal mortality statistics. Here is a link to the publication: https://www.ajog.org/…/S0002-9378(24)00005-X/fulltext… Read ACOG’s response: https://bit.ly/3Tzm5HI To…
Endotracheal Tube Size Adjustments Within Seven Days of Neonatal Intubation BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neonatal endotracheal tube (ETT) size recommendations are based on limited evidence. We sought to determine data-driven weight-based…
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Infant Mortality by Selected Maternal Characteristics and Race and Hispanic Origin in the United States, 2019–2021 AbstractObjectives—This report presents infant mortality rates forselected maternal characteristics (prepregnancy body massindex, cigarette smoking…
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Objective: To assess the cost effectiveness of targeting a blood pressure of less than 140/90 mm Hg compared with 160/105 mm Hg. Results: Treating chronic hypertension in…
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Abstract Objective The relationship between placental location in pregnancies without previa and adverse pregnancy outcomes has not been well studied. Additionally, the impact of abnormal cord insertion sites remains controversial….
Abstract: Adverse pregnancy outcomes are common among pregnant individuals and are associated with long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Individuals with adverse pregnancy outcomes also have an increased incidence of cardiovascular…
A National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Panel Report A National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Panel Report The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Pathways to Prevention panel…
Characteristics of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths on Shared and Nonshared Sleep Surfaces OBJECTIVES: Describe characteristics of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) occurring on shared or nonshared sleep surfaces. METHODS: We…
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Clinical quality measures in obstetrics Introduction As consumers, we are bombarded by requests to provide feedback to companies that want to know “How did…
Postpartum pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis and complications in a US cohort Background Venous thromboembolism accounts for approximately 9% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. National guidelines recommend postpartum risk stratification and pharmacologic prophylaxis in…
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Objective To determine how prophylactic low dose aspirin (LDA) prescription rates differed across different maternal risk factors for preeclampsia. Study Design Retrospective study of patients that met SMFM criteria to initiate LDA ppx who received prenatal care…
Complications from pregnancy can happen over the course of pregnancy, during delivery, and up to one year after the end of pregnancy. These complications, which include cardiovascular conditions such as…
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“We will be the ones bearing the consequences”: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to shared decision-making in hospital-based maternity care Abstract Background Pregnant women involved in decisions about their…
Influenza in Pregnancy: Prevention and Treatment Abstract Pregnant and postpartum individuals are at significantly higher risk of serious complications related to seasonal and pandemic influenza infections compared with nonpregnant people….
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Reducing the Adverse Effects of Birth Trauma Among Birth Companions Abstract Birth trauma affects the entire family, yet limited attention has been directed to how nurses influence the experiences of…
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Risk Factors for Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Women Enrolled in Mississippi Medicaid Abstract Importance Mississippi has one of the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in the US, and SMMs…
Maternal Prenatal Depressive Symptoms and Fetal Growth During the Critical Rapid Growth Stage Abstract Importance Fetal growth in the critical rapid growth stage (CRGS) before delivery, approximately between 30 to 37…
Regional Variation in Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid Use Following the ALPS Trial Abstract Importance The publication of the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids (ALPS) trial in February 2016 demonstrated that antenatal administration…
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Protecting infants against RSV disease: an impact and cost-effectiveness comparison of long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal vaccination Summary Background Two new products for preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in young…
Fertility Planning Is More Critical Now Than Ever Abstract Comprehensive fertility care has been reduced in many parts of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June…
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