The United States is facing a maternal health crisis. Our country’s maternal mortality rate is the highest of any developed nation in the world and more than double the rate…
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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…
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…
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,…
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 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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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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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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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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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…
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…
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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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…
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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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…