Induction of labor and cesarean birth in lower-risk nulliparous women at term: A retrospective cohort study Abstract Objective To evaluate whether induction of labor (IOL) is associated with cesarean birth…
First and Second Stage Labor Management PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to define labor and labor arrest and provide recommendations for the management of dystocia in the first…
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Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Hypothermia Treatment Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an important clinical entity because it is associated with death and long-term disability, including cognitive impairment, cerebral palsy, seizures,…
ACOG Green Journal: New Persistent Opioid Use After Childbirth OBJECTIVE: To examine factors associated with new persistent opioid use after childbirth. METHODS: We conducted a population-based cohort study of individuals…
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ACOG Green Journal: Comparison of Labor Curves Between Spontaneous and Induced Labor OBJECTIVE: To compare the labor curve between individuals with induced labor and those undergoing spontaneous labor. METHODS: This…
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Aspirin in Pregnancy Preeclampsia is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. Aspirin has been long purported and extensively studied for prevention of preeclampsia. For this reason, the U.S. Preventive…
SOURCE: Mascarenhas, M. et al. Advances in the Care of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Pediatrics 2024; e2023062871. 10.1542/peds.2023-062871 A significant number of advances have…
Aspirin in Pregnancy : Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) – December 2023 Abstract: Preeclampsia is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. Aspirin has been long purported and extensively studied for…
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6pm the District VII Maternal Mortality Committee will be hosting a webinar featuring Dr. Cornelia Graves for Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD) Dr. Cornelia…
Promoting a global culture of respectful maternity care Abstract Respectful maternity care (RMC) – a fundamental human right for all women – prioritizes autonomy and rights of pregnant and birthing…
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Let’s talk aspirin: A survey of barriers and facilitators faced by midwives when engaging in conversations about aspirin with women at risk of pre-eclampsia Abstract Objective Adherence to low-dose aspirin is key…
SOURCE: Sawyer et al.; Considerations on the Use of Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitation Guidelines for Hospitalized Neonates and Infants: On Behalf of the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee…
The First Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression is Finally Here As of December 14, 2023, a new medication, Zurzuvae™ (also called zuranolone), is now available for the treatment of postpartum…
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In case you missed it! On October 31, 2023, OPQIC and OHCA collaborated on a webinar to educate clinicians and caregivers on our Low-Dose Aspirin in Pregnancy Initiative to reduce…
This 2023 focused update to the neonatal resuscitation guidelines is based on 4 systematic reviews recently completed under the direction of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Neonatal Life Support…
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Umbilical Cord Milking Versus Delayed Cord Clamping in Infants 28 to 32 Weeks: A Randomized Trial OBJECTIVES: To determine whether rate of severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or death among preterm…
SOURCE: Roger F. Soll; Further Insights Into Cord Management. Pediatrics 2023; e2023063505. 10.1542/peds.2023-063505 Management of the umbilical cord at birth has changed dramatically during the past decade. In both term and preterm…
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Infant Mortality in the United States: Provisional Data from the 2022 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death File…
Implementing shared decision making in labor and delivery: TeamBirth is a model for person-centered birthing care The TeamBirth practice model infuses shared decision making into labor and delivery culture and…
Vital Signs: Missed Opportunities for Preventing Congenital Syphilis Summary What is already known about this topic? Since 2012, U.S. congenital syphilis cases increased substantially. Syphilis during pregnancy can lead to…
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MCH would like to announce that we have purchased additional training access for any personnel working with prenatal families. The SPEAK UP Program consists of three 30–45-minute web-based interactive online…
You’re Invited! Provider Syphilis Webinar: November 14, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Oklahoma has seen an increase in primary and secondary syphilis as well as congenital syphilis in recent…
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SOURCE: Belal N. Alshaikh, Thomas D.R. Sproat, Christel Wood, Jill-Marie Spence, Megan Knauff, Claire Hamilton, Meagan Roy; A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Preterm Infants. Pediatrics…
Citation: Saleh E, Jhaveri R. Earlier Screening of Infants With Perinatal Hepatitis C Exposure: A Key Step Towards Elimination. Pediatrics. 2023; doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-064242 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection continues to…
Position: The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) recommends that all patients be screened routinely for alcohol use during the preconception, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods using…
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Read the entire issue! It is open access and includes title such as: Why Causation Matters Rethinking “Race” as a Risk Factor The Power of Language in Hospital Care for…
ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 6 Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to describe the specific types of viral hepatitis, their implications during pregnancy,…
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Duration and Timing of In Utero Opioid Exposure and Incidence of Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between prenatal prescription opioid analgesic exposure (duration, timing) and neonatal opioid…
A Prediction Model for Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality After Delivery Hospitalization OBJECTIVE: To develop a risk stratification model for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) or mortality after the delivery hospitalization…