Article Link Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to develop a robust mortality-weighted severe maternal morbidity (SMM) composite measure that provides increased clinical granularity by measuring the individual…
Article Link ABSTRACT This analytic essay examines the transformation of congenital syphilis (CS) in the United States from near-elimination to crisis. Drawing from the January 2025 Congenital Syphilis Summit in…
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Article Link INTRODUCTION Routine newborn intramuscular vitamin K prophylaxis has nearly eliminated vitamin K deficiency bleeding in the US since initiation of universal administration in 1961.1 Nonetheless, there are reports of…
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Article Link Introduction Maternal health outcomes are important measures of the health of a nation.1 In the United States, these outcomes, including morbidity and mortality, are often negative, with significant differences…
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Provider variability in mechanical ventilation weaning practices may result in prolonged invasive ventilation exposure that may contribute to the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in…
Article Link INTRODUCTION Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants experience inadequate postnatal growth, which may be associated with poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. This statewide quality improvement collaborative aimed to improve VLBW…
Article Link The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for:…
Article Link In the early 1960s, the newborn screening (NBS) program in the United States began with testing for phenylketonuria. Since that time, the NBS program has greatly expanded the…
The AAP released the 9th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in November 2025. NRP Instructors must begin using the 9th edition materials before June 1, 2026. The updated textbook…
Effective Patient–Physician Communication Article Link Abstract Effective communication between physicians and patients is the cornerstone of the patient -physician relationship. Effective communication practices can build positive relationships, enable sharing power,…
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A modified FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) examination is increasingly being used in obstetrics as a rapid and low-cost tool to assess postoperative patients…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: We hypothesized that a second- or third-trimester diagnosis of low-lying placenta imparts underappreciated risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). To quantify this…
Article Link Summary Background In high-risk pregnancies, there is no reliable intervention to reduce term pre-eclampsia. We aimed to investigate the effect of screening for pre-eclampsia risk at 36 weeks’…
Article Link Introduction A colleague on Labor and Delivery recently sought my advice about one of her pregnant patients whom I was co-managing. In giving me the update, she mentioned…
Article Link Abstract Introduction There is no standard for how long a patient’s postpartum stay should be after cesarean delivery. There are known patient- and system-level benefits of shortening the…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Breastfeeding is the most recommended form of infant nutrition during the first months of life. Mother’s perception of childbirth as traumatic, or birth-related diagnosis of Posttraumatic…
Article Link Abstract Introduction When compared with hospitals, evidence has shown that freestanding birth centers are a high-value but underused birth setting offering midwifery care for individuals with low-risk pregnancies….
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in the postpartum period and are the leading cause of postpartum readmission following…
Article Link Abstract Background Pregnancy is not an emotionally stable period; pregnant women could suffer psychological lability influenced by hormonal variation between trimesters of gestation. The COVID-19 pandemic and the…
Article Link Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in major reconfiguration of maternity services, particularly an increase in virtual antenatal care. Objective We explored associations between virtual antenatal care trajectories…
Article Link Abstract Background Poor outcomes from operative vaginal birth are associated with failure to recognize malposition, lack of interdisciplinary communication, and deviation from accepted guidelines. We implemented a safety…
Article Link Abstract Background Decision-making regarding breech extremely preterm mode of birth is difficult. Seeming benefits with cesarean delivery in previous studies may have been due to other factors that…
Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate the prenatal detection of vasa previa and perinatal survival in studies that implemented standardized protocols of prospective second-trimester ultrasound screening protocols followed by ultrasound…
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Article Link Abstract Objective The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the impact of transvaginal and transabdominal cervical cerclage on obstetrical and perinatal outcomes in women at risk for…
Article Link Abstract Formation of the smooth membranes is an essential phase of human placentation to allow safe rupture of the chorionic sac and birth of the fetus without damaging…
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Children with prenatal substance exposure are at high risk of child protection involvement during infancy. We quantified the risk and timing of child protection system…
Article Link ABSTRACT Infants and children with prenatal substance exposure (PSE) experience high rates of child protection system (CPS) involvement.1 Reporting to CPS is often initiated around the time of birth…
Article Link Abstract Objective To identify and categorize components of the work system that obstetric nurses address using workarounds. Design Convergent parallel mixed methods. Setting Online survey distribution from September…
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Article Link Abstract Objective To implement an interprofessional communication tool before non-emergent cesarean births and evaluate individual nurse cesarean rates for women with low-risk pregnancies. Design A quality improvement initiative…
Article Link Abstract Objective To test the association between Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) participation during pregnancy and maternal health outcomes among Medicaid beneficiaries in Wisconsin. Design Retrospective cohort study using…