Register Now: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Pregnant Individuals & Other Vulnerable Populations
Overview Though much progress has been made since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers must still manage new cases, new variants, and new information. This four-module course…
American Academy of Pediatrics: Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment
Each year in the United States, ∼3500 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision [ICD-10] R95), ill-defined deaths (ICD-10…
Newborn Screening May Tip of the Month: Specimen Handling
Registration is open for Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates’ Spring panel discussion “Navigating Lactation Support in the Workplace” June 1, 12-1:15pm CST
Join COBA for a virtual panel discussion on supporting breastfeeding parents in the workplace including employment protections for employees who are pregnant or nursing, featuring panelists Michelle Browning Coughlin, Louisville,…
TeamBirth continues expansion in Oklahoma | Tulsa first city in US to have TeamBirth at every hospital
From Ariadne Labs, released April 28: TeamBirth, an innovative approach to improve communication and teamwork in childbirth pioneered by Ariadne Labs’ Delivery Decision Initiative (DDI), is rapidly becoming standard practice…
CMS Announces Key Actions to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
CMS proposes a “Birthing-Friendly” designation and announces 11 new states and the District of Columbia looking to extend postpartum Medicaid & CHIP coverage. Today, as part of the Biden-Harris…
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ACOG releases COVID-19 Vaccine PSA and Information
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) just released its first-ever public service announcement (PSA)! Please help spread this important, life-saving message to get vaccinated during pregnancy by sharing: https://www.acog.org/…/COVID-19-Vaccines-Safe-Proven… We know…
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Archives of Women’s Mental Health: Experiences of racism and postpartum depression symptoms, care-seeking, and diagnosis
Abstract Postpartum depression (PPD) is common and disproportionately affects people of color. Experiences of emotional upset due to racism (EUR) may be an important predictor of PPD outcomes. Therefore, we…
AWHONN is offering a Brand New Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Review Program – Now Available!
The Brand New Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Review Program Is Now Available Get ready with this new robust online program from AWHONN. Through a series of case studies…
Birth Issues in Perinatal Care: Barriers to labor after cesarean: A survey of United States midwives
Abstract Introduction Despite calls for increased vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), <14% of candidates have VBAC. Requirements for documentation of scar type, and prohibitions on induction or augmentation of labor…
CMQCC “Improving Health Care Response to Obstetric Hemorrhage” webinar is available
A video recording of the webinar and the slideset are both available on their website. They will also be offering another introductory webinar in the near future. Registration information will…
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JAMA: Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection With Serious Maternal Morbidity and Mortality From Obstetric Complications
Abstract Importance It remains unknown whether SARS-CoV-2 infection specifically increases the risk of serious obstetric morbidity. Objective To evaluate the association of SARS-CoV-2 infection with serious maternal morbidity or mortality…
JOGNN: Secondary Qualitative Analysis of Moral Injury in Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Abstract Objective To investigate the presence of symptoms of moral injury in obstetric and neonatal nurses. Design A secondary qualitative analysis using an analytic expansion of three primary studies. Setting…
JOGNN: Scoping Review of Best Practice Guidelines for Care in the Labor and Birth Setting of Pregnant Women Who Use Methamphetamines
Abstract Objective To use a scoping review to explore the existing literature on best practice guidelines for safe, dignified, and compassionate care in the labor and birth setting for pregnant…
NeoReviews: Antiracism in the Field of Neonatology: A Foundation and Concrete Approaches
Practice Gap Concrete interventions that advance antiracism within the field of neonatology are required to address neonatal racial/ethnic health inequities and improve care and outcomes for historically marginalized patients and…
PEDIATRICS: Recommended Terminology for Substance Use Disorders in the Care of Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families
ABSTRACT Pediatricians across the United States encounter infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and families affected by substance use disorders in their daily practice. For much of history, substance use has…
PEDIATRICS: Dextrose Gel for Neonates at Risk With Asymptomatic Hypoglycemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hypoglycemia occurs in 5% to 15% of neonates in the first few days. A significant proportion requires admission for intravenous fluids. Dextrose gel may reduce admissions…
TeamBirth is published in Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care – Improving communication and teamwork during labor: A feasibility, acceptability, and safety study
Just in time for TeamBirth to launch the first Cohort in Oklahoma this spring, TeamBirth’s research has been published in Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care. Abstract Background TeamBirth was designed…
Newborn Screening April Tip of the Month: Expiring Kits
Register for NNPQC’s June 8 Webinar: Using Motivational Interviewing (MI) to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
The NNPQC is pleased to invite you to attend an upcoming webinar on Using Motivational Interviewing (MI) to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy on Thursday, June 8th from 1:00 PM –…
AWHONN Oklahoma Section Conference April 22 – Tulsa, OK, Register Now
Annual AWHONN Oklahoma Section conference. Theme this year is Empowering Women Everywhere with a focus for those who provide healthcare to Women and Newborns. Pricing: Members – $90 Non-Members –…
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Register for May 11’s Webinar: Substance Use in Healthcare: Two Nurses Share Their Recovery Journeys
Wednesday, May 11 – 11:00-12:30 PM CST This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to begin treating older Rachel Shuster and Jennifer Ritchey will be…
AWHONN OPS: OB Emergencies Workshop | May 19
May 19, 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM | Norman Regional HealthPlex For clinicians who work in perinatal care, emergency, medical/surgical, ICU, or critical access settings Focus on hypertension disorders in…
Register now for OSDH’s upcoming Eliminating Health Inequalities lecture on April 27
OSDH is offering a Virtual Lecture and Discussion on April 27, 2022. This lecture will be facilitated by Dr. David Ansell, MD, MPH, Dr. Ansell is the Michael E Kelly…
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Register now for IMA’s Annual Virtual Summit 2022 on April 28
Register now: CMQCC’s quality improvement toolkit: “Improving Health Care Response to Obstetric Hemorrhage” on April 14
Join in for a webinar introducing CMQCC’s upcoming quality improvement toolkit: “Improving Health Care Response to Obstetric Hemorrhage.” Formerly published in 2010 and 2015 together with the California Department of…
A Call for Research Study Participants: Pregnant Women and Social Media
If you are in your second trimester (between 14 and 27 weeks) of pregnancy and part of a Face-book group for pregnancy or parenting, please consider sharing your experiences. This…
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Congratulations to the newest Baby-Friendly Designated Hospital: Duncan Regional Hospital
Duncan Regional Hospital has joined the list of 10 other Oklahoma Baby-Friendly Designation hospitals. Check out OBRC’s site for more info on what it means to be truly Baby-Friendly! https://obrc.ouhsc.edu/Baby-Friendly-Hospitals…
AWHONN Webinar March 1: My Bias: Implicit, Explicit, Does it Matter in Maternal and Neonatal Nursing Care?
My Bias: Implicit, Explicit, Does it Matter in Maternal and Neonatal Nursing Care? March 1, 2022 | 1 PM CST Complimentary Webinar Global health experts agree that how people are…