Article Link Abstract Introduction Births in freestanding birth centers have grown over the past decade, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the safety profile of birth center births has remained…
A Systematic Review Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To systematically catalog all procedural, maternal, and neonatal outcomes reported in contemporary assisted vaginal birth literature, quantify their reporting frequency, and describe definitions…
Read More from ACOG: Reported Outcomes for Assisted Vaginal Birth
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess associations among maternal geographic residence, access to obstetric care, and nonspontaneous delivery, including labor induction and prelabor cesarean delivery, in individuals with low-risk term pregnancies….
Article Link Abstract Historically, U.S. vaccine policy relied on a stable, multi-agency infrastructure and external scientific advisory processes to maintain public health. However, beginning in 2025, radical departures from these…
Read More from JOGNN: Fractured Guidance in Recent U.S. Vaccine Policy and Implications for Nurses
Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Aspirin therapy has shown benefit in high-risk populations; however, current characteristic-based screening approaches…
Article Link Abstract Background Childbirth is a complex event where the quality of care may profoundly be linked to women’s experiences and subsequent psychological wellbeing. Adverse childbirth experiences can be…
Article Link Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, yet pregnancy complications as a risk factor are under-recognised. Assessing awareness and knowledge…
Article Link Abstract Problem Blood loss during vaginal birth is commonly assessed using estimated blood loss and quantified blood loss; however, estimated blood loss is frequently criticized for inaccuracy. Background…
Article Link Abstract Background : Preeclampsia is thought to originate from abnormal placentation during early pregnancy. Low-dose aspirin reduces the risk of preeclampsia, but most clinical guidelines recommend initiation at 12…
Article Link Abstract It is well recognized that certain adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with underlying cardiovascular risk factors, identifying individuals who are at greater long-term risk of cardiovascular disease….
Read More from AJOG MFM: Implementation strategies: bridging obstetrics and long-term care
Article Link Abstract Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy is increasingly viewed as a physiological “stress test” capable of revealing…
Article Link Abstract Background Childbirth is a complex event where the quality of care may profoundly be linked to women’s experiences and subsequent psychological wellbeing. Adverse childbirth experiences can be…
Article Link Abstract Background Routine third-trimester ultrasound screening for suspected large-for-gestational-age (LGA) and macrosomic fetuses is increasingly used to guide obstetric management and reduce delivery-related morbidity. However, ultrasound estimation of…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal iron deficiency anemia is a persistent global health challenge associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. A recent multicenter clinical trial found reduced…
Article Link Abstract Background: Like other positive health behaviors, researchers have documented large racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates. Understanding contributing factors to these disparities is…
Article Link Purpose: To explore nurse perceptions of perinatal cannabis use, current nurse and patient education on perinatal cannabis use, and educational needs for nurses and patients on perinatal cannabis…
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Article Link Abstract Objective Patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are recommended to attend an early postpartum follow-up visit for blood pressure monitoring. Follow-up frequency for patients with HDPs…
Article Link Abstract Objective The objective is to present stepwise refinements to HomeSafe, an Epic-tethered, population-health-coordinated postpartum pathway for blood pressure (BP) surveillance after hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP). Study Design…
Article Link Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to compare delivery outcomes among women in Northern Manhattan undergoing Centering versus routine prenatal care. Study Design This retrospective cohort…
Read More from AJP: Delivery Outcomes after Centering versus Routine Prenatal Care
Article Link Abstract Objective Perinatal and maternal morbidity in the setting of preterm birth may differ by delivery indication. We compared perinatal and maternal outcomes of second-trimester (240/7–276/7 weeks of gestation)…
Article Link Abstract Objective—This report presents data on trends in gestational hypertension (hypertension diagnosed during pregnancy) among mothers giving birth in the United States from 2016 through 2024, as well…
Read More from CDC: Trends and Characteristics in Gestational Hypertension: United States, 2016–2024
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 INTRODUCTION Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract (LRTI) globally and the second leading pathogen to cause infant mortality.1,2 Most deaths occur in low-…
Read More from AAP: Nirsevimab Benefits Beyond the First Year After Birth
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is the predominant opioid in the US drug supply and is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. While prenatal…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Emergency departments (EDs) offer a critical opportunity to identify syphilis during pregnancy. However, patient factors that influence test uptake and follow-up remain understudied. This study evaluates…
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the evidence on doula support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Cochrane Library (which includes clinical…
Read More from ACOG: Doula Support During Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum
Article Link ABSTRACT The United States has an exceptionally high preterm birth rate, which features inequities that impact many Black, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander families. Unconditional perinatal cash transfers, which…
Article Link Abstract This article presents checklists designed to guide clinicians in the comprehensive management of pregnant individuals with sickle cell disease, including prepregnancy, antepartum, delivery, and postpartum care, as…
Article Link Abstract Maternal cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States. Symptoms associated with cardiovascular disease include shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest…
Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, 2005–2024 Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS)–identified underlying causes of pregnancy-related deaths and changes over time in the overall and cause-specific…
Read More from ACOG: Trends in Pregnancy-Related Mortality in the United States