Pregnancy and Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed that the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in U.S. communities is likely. If you’re pregnant and worried about your and your baby’s…
Postpartum Support International is offering a FrontLine Provider webinar series
The PSI Frontline Provider Webinar is designed for Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Family Practice Physicians, Internists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Midwives, Physician’s Assistants, Lactation Consultants, and other primary care providers. The 2- part CME…
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Recording available for the CDC’s Webinar on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update—Information for Clinicians Caring for Children and Pregnant Women
Overview During this COCA Call, presenters will focus on current information about COVID-19 as it relates to children and pregnant women. Topics will include infection prevention and control measures in…
ACOG Green Journal: Guidance for Evaluation and Management of Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Pregnancy
ABSTRACT: Blunt abdominal trauma is the leading type of traumatic injury in pregnancy, with motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assault being the most common etiologies. Several adverse outcomes can occur…
CDC Releases Maternal Mortality Data for First Time Since 2007
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released three reports that provide significant new insight into maternal mortality measurement in the United States, along with detailed data files…
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ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 797: Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Early-Onset Disease in Newborns
Abstract Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of newborn infection. The primary risk factor for neonatal GBS early-onset disease (EOD) is maternal colonization of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal…
Newborn Screening Tip of the Month: Physician ID
AWHONN Practice Brief No 7: Standardized Practices to Address Maternal Venous Thromboembolism
Recommendation All facilities that provide care for women during the preconception period, pregnancy, and the postpartum period should implement standardized tools with which to assess women’s risk for venous thromboembolism…
AWHONN Clinical Practice Guideline: Analgesia and Anesthesia in the Intrapartum Period
Purpose Statement The purpose of this Guideline is to provide evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for nursing assessment and management of women in the intrapartum period choosing various types of analgesia/anesthesia…
New CMQCC Toolkit: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis
CMQCC has released their newest toolkit: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis. Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Data from the California Pregnancy Associated…
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PEDIATRICS: Techniques to Communicate Better With Parents During End-of-Life Scenarios in Neonatology
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Clinicians are urged to optimize communication with families, generally without empirical practical recommendations. The objective of this study was to identify core behaviors associated with good communication during…
ACOG Green Journal: Association of Oxytocin Rest During Labor Induction of Nulliparous Women With Mode of Delivery
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between temporary cessation in oxytocin infusion (oxytocin rest) and mode of delivery in women undergoing induction of labor with a protracted latent phase. METHODS:…
ACOG Green Journal: Association Between Time of Day and the Decision for an Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine whether the decision and indications for performing intrapartum cesarean delivery vary by time of day. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter observational cohort…
National Institutes of Health Study: Maternal obesity linked to ADHD and behavioral problems in children
Women who were obese before pregnancy were approximately twice as likely to report that their child had ADHD or symptoms of hyperactivity. Click here to view the study….
Save The Date for the 4th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium
NCHS Webinar Announcement: Final 2018 Mortality Data Release with a Special Highlight on Maternal Mortality
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) will release the Final 2018 Mortality File and accompanying reports on Thursday, January 30, 2020. In addition to reports highlighting life expectancy and…
Pediatrics: Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence doubled among pregnant women from 2009 to 2014, reaching 3.4 per 1000 births nationwide. Infants exposed to HCV may acquire HCV by vertical transmission. National…
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Register now for Feb 6 webinar: Changing How We Treat Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Quality Improvement
Oklahoma AIM Hospitals – Register now for training to enhance teamwork integration into AIM Maternal Safety Bundles on Feb 24 and Feb 25!
Register now for a free 1-day Obstetric specific TeamSTEPPS training integrated into the AIM clinical bundles to provide safer care to our patients! Oklahoma is 1 of the first 2…
Save the Date for OPQIC’s 7th Annual Summit, October 2, 2020!
Register for CMQCC’s Jan. 23 webinar: Introduction to “Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis”, a Quality Improvement Toolkit
Join in on Thursday, January 23rd as CMQCC introduces “Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis” Toolkit. Objectives: Know the importance of maternal sepsis on morbidity and mortality Understand the…
ACOG: Racial Inequities in Preventable Pregnancy-Related Deaths in Louisiana, 2011–2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine preventable pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana by race and ethnicity and maternal level of care to inform quality improvement efforts. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective observational descriptive…
ACOG: Maternal Mortality Addressing Disparities and Measuring What We Value
The apparent rise and high levels of maternal mortality in the United States have been the subjects of considerable attention in the national press and in the realms of public…
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Video Abstract from Pediatrics: Car Seat Tolerance Screening for Late-Preterm Infants
BACKGROUND: The belief that late-preterm infants have similar cardiorespiratory maturity to term infants has led many institutions to limit car seat tolerance screens (CSTSs) to those born early preterm. The…
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JOGNN: Effects of Dextrose Gel in Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Hypoglycemia in a Baby-Friendly Hospital
OBJECTIVE: To describe the effects of the introduction of dextrose gel to the neonatal hypoglycemia (NH) protocol on exclusive breastfeeding rates at discharge and NICU admission rates among clinically well…
PEDIATRICS: Updates on an At-Risk Population: Late-Preterm and Early-Term Infants
Abstract The American Academy of Pediatrics published a clinical report on late-preterm (LPT) infants in 2007 that was largely based on a summary of a 2005 workshop convened by the…
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Video Abstract from Pediatrics: Distinct Populations of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Based on Age
OBJECTIVES: In most recent studies, authors combine all cases of sudden infant death syndrome, other deaths from ill-defined or unknown causes, and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed as a single…
ACOG Practice Bulletin, No. 216: Macrosomia
Abstract Suspected macrosomia is encountered commonly in obstetric practice. As birth weight increases, the likelihood of labor abnormalities, shoulder dystocia, birth trauma, and permanent injury to the newborn increases. The…
ACOG Green Journal: Evaluation of Risk-Assessment Tools for Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine and compare the validity of three known risk-assessment tools (CMQCC [California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative], AWHONN [Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses], and NYSBOH…
AJOG: The physiology of intrapartum fetal compromise at term
ABSTRACT Uterine contractions in labor result in a 60% reduction in uteroplacental perfusion, causing transient fetal and placental hypoxia. A healthy term fetus with a normally developed placenta is able…
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