The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) earlier this week recognized five outstanding child abuse prevention leaders and efforts at the State Capitol. The OSDH was honored to present the…
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The AWHONN Oklahoma South Central Chapter is having a meeting on May 8, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Norman Regional HealthPlex. Click here for more information and to RSVP….
Women in the United States are unnecessarily dying from pregnancy-related complications, including preeclampsia, at a higher rate than women in 47 other countries. Together we can work to put an…
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A new study of deaths in children from influenza analyzed over four flu seasons found that most deaths occurred in unvaccinated children. The study, “Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Pediatric Deaths:…
Abstract BACKGROUND: Vaccination against pertussis during pregnancy is recommended to protect newborns, yet there is limited information about the effectiveness of maternal tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, acellular pertussis (Tdap)…
ABSTRACT: Acute-onset, severe systolic hypertension; severe diastolic hypertension; or both can occur during the prenatal, intrapartum, or postpartum periods. Pregnant women or women in the postpartum period with acute-onset, severe…
A prospective cohort study of first births in Pennsylvania, USA Kristen H. Kjerulff PhD, MA1 | Laura B. Attanasio PhD2 |Joyce K. Edmonds PhD, MPH, RN3 | Katy B. Kozhimannil…
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ASHP and Drugs.com are reporting a shortage of labetalol injection due to increased demand and manufacturing delays. This will likely impact the care of pregnant women and postpartum women with…
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The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care is pleased to sponsor and convene the Safety Action Series. The Series is comprised of free teleconferences on various topics relevant…
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Manufacturers of newer child seats provide “expiration” dates for their seats that typically range from six to eight years from the date it was manufactured. Expiration dates are a way…
The latest issue of the AWHONN Oklahoma chapter newsletter is now available. Click here to view the newsletter….
Abstract: Increase in the number of opioid-dependent pregnant women delivering babies at risk for neonatal abstinence syndrome prompted a US Government Accountability Office report documenting deficits in research and provider…
Read More from AJOG Article: Opioid Dependence and Pregnancy: Minimizing Stress on the Fetal Brain
The 2017 Spotlight Hospital Criteria have been released! These criteria indicate hospitals working toward the vision of OPQIC—a culture of excellence in perinatal care. Please contact us if you have…
Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative has an educational module about cervical length measurement and screening! The online module was created to train sonographers, OB physicians, MFMs, radiologists, and personnel involved in…
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In a companion piece to the article Neonatal Morbidity and 1-Year Survival of Extremely Preterm Infants by Stensvold et al., Luigi Gagliardi and Roberto Bellù discuss the study results and…
Abstract: In 2006, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association published the 2005 guidelines on neonatal resuscitation. Before the 2005 guidelines, management of a newborn with meconium-stained…
Read More from ACOG Committee Opinion: Delivery of a Newborn With Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid
The AWHONN OK Section Conference is being held April 6th and 7th at the Saint Francis Education Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Register before March 15th to avoid the $25 late…
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It’s that time of year again. Time to get the OPQIC Summit on your calendars. This year’s Summit will be on September 29, 2017 from 9-4 at the Moore Norman…
Abstract: Suspected fetal 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 neonate increases….
Recently, the CDC released the state Maternal Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) scores. Oklahoma received a total score of 78/100, ranking 28th overall. Download the full report here….
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The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) has released a statement addressing the use of 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) therapy to prevent preterm birth (PTB) out of concern that women who…
The Office of Perinatal Quality Improvement is offering an AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor Course May 9, 2017 at the Samis Education Center. If you are interested in becoming an…
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Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of severe maternal morbidity and of preventable maternal mortality in the United States. The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative has developed a comprehensive quality…
Read More from AJOG Accepted Manuscript: Reduction of Severe Maternal Morbidity from Hemorrhage
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy result in significant maternal morbidity and mortality. State and national guidelines have been proposed to increase treatment of patients with hypertensive emergencies or critically elevated blood…
Read More from AJOG Accepted Manuscript: Standardized Treatment of Critical Blood Pressure
Obstetric ultrasonography is an important and common part of obstetric care in the United States. The purpose of this document is to present information and evidence regarding the methodology of,…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin: Ultrasound in Pregnancy
It is easy to get into a rut in life. Unfortunately, this seems to be the pattern in many American maternity units. During the last several decades, rates of interventions—in…
Today, January 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued final advice regarding fish consumption. This advice is geared toward helping women who are…
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ABSTRACT: Obstetrician–gynecologists, in collaboration with midwives, nurses, patients, and those who support them in labor, can help women meet their goals for labor and birth by using techniques that are…
Read More from ACOG Committee Opinion: Approaches to Limit Intervention During Labor and Birth
OBJECTIVE: To promote use of progestogen therapy to reduce premature births in Ohio by 10%. METHODS: The Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative initiated a quality improvement project in 2014 working with…
Read More from ACOG Study: A Statewide Progestogen Promotion Program in Ohio
Recommendations: The following recommendations represent the consensus of the AWHONN Power of Touch Scientific Advisory Panel. Although AWHONN recommends skin-to-skin contact for preterm infants in other resources, the focus of…