Check out FPQC’s Four-Part Video Series on Maternal Opioid Recovery Effort
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Newborn Screening Tip of the Month July
ACOG: Is Universal Testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Needed on All Labor and Delivery Units?
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic evolves across the globe, there is increasing interest in screening and surveillance for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), known to cause…
Pediatrics: Coinfection and Other Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 in Children
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a newly identified pathogen that mainly spreads by droplets. Most published studies have been focused on adult patients…
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ACOG: Maternal Obesity and the Risk of Early-Onset and Late-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between maternal body mass index (BMI) at delivery and rates of early-onset and late-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. METHODS: We performed a population-based, retrospective…
ACOG – Special Focus: COVID-19
ACOG Green Journal offers a number of articles on COVID-19 on their site. Browse through COVID-19 articles published by Obstetrics & Gynecology….
AJOG: The effect of intrapartum oxygen supplementation on Category II fetal monitoring
Abstract OBJECTIVE Maternal oxygen (O 2) administration for Category II electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is a widely used intrauterine resuscitation technique, despite a paucity of evidence on its ability to…
ACOG: Prediction Model for Vaginal Birth After Induction of Labor in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify characteristics associated with vaginal delivery compared with cesarean delivery after labor induction among women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and to develop and validate a prediction…
AWHONN Practice Brief Number 8: Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse in Healthy Term Newborns
Recommendations In the first 2 hours after birth, all newborns in skin-to-skin contact and/or breastfeeding should be continuously monitored by qualified professional personnel, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and/or lactation…
ACOG: Time of Birth and the Risk of Severe Unexpected Complications in Term Singleton Neonates
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess whether there is a relationship between evening, night, and weekend births and severe unexpected neonatal morbidity in low-risk term singleton births. METHODS: We conducted a population-based,…
AJOG: First trimester preeclampsia screening and prediction
Abstract Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early onset disease requiring preterm delivery is associated with a higher risk of complications in both mothers…
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CDC Vital Signs: Prescription Opioid Pain Reliever Use During Pregnancy — 34 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2019
Summary What is already known about this topic? Data on self-reported prescription opioid use during pregnancy are limited. What is added by this report? Analysis of 2019 survey data found…
OPNF Week 1: July 9 and 10 cancelled
Due to COVID-19 restrictions of in-person presentations, and technical difficulties in converting to a completely virtual experience, boot camp will need to be canceled for this week (July 9th and…
OPQIC Statement on Advancing Health Equity
Over the last few weeks and months, our nation has witnessed injustice and systemic racism that has launched a call to action among many. We, too, feel called to act. …
The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care launched its Urgent Maternal Warning Signs
The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care launched its Urgent Maternal Warning Signs earlier this week. It can also be found under the ‘Patient Safety Tools’ tab in…
AJOG: Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
Chronic hypertension and associated cardiovascular disease are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and death in the United States. Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is associated with a…
AJOG: Challenging the definition of hypertension in pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study
In routine antenatal care, blood pressure is used as a screening tool for preeclampsia and its associated adverse outcomes. As such women with a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm…
Newborn Screening Tip of the Month for June
Pediatrics: In-Hospital Formula Feeding and Breastfeeding Duration
Video Abstract: BACKGROUND: In-hospital formula feeding (IHFF) of breastfed infants is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding. Despite evidence-based guidelines on when IHFF is appropriate, many infants are given formula…
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Pediatrics: Updated Strategies for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Updated Strategies for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Gerard R. Martin, Andrew K. Ewer, Amy Gaviglio, Lisa A. Hom, Annamarie Saarinen, Marci Sontag, Kristin M. Burns, Alex R. Kemper and Matthew E. Oster Pediatrics June 2020, e20191650; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-1650…
Pediatrics: Not Crying After Birth as a Predictor of Not Breathing
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, every year, 6 to 10 million infants require resuscitation at birth according to estimates based on limited data regarding “nonbreathing” infants. In this article, we aim to describe…
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NWH: Quiet Time During Postpartum Hospitalization Can Improve Rest, Bonding, and Breastfeeding
Abstract Childbearing families spend only a brief period of time in the hospital after birth. During their stay, women and newborns must adjust to the life-altering circumstances that accompany becoming…
Pediatrics Video Abstract: Prenatal Antidepressant Use and Risk of Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the risk of neonatal outcomes from patterns of prenatal antidepressant use. METHODS: From the OptumLabs Data Warehouse, 226 932 singleton deliveries were identified. Antidepressant claims with coverage between…
Register now for the FREE June 17 training: The Basics of SBIRT: Screening and Brief Intervention
This three hour course will cover screening, addressing suicidal ideation, and tips and models for conducting brief interventions in a healthcare setting. If your clinic has new staff, or staff…
Postpartum Support International’s Oklahoma chapter has local professionals available and COVID-19 resources
PSI-OK is the Oklahoma state chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of…
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is offering resources to non-members through June 30 and other upcoming webinars
RELEASED LAST WEEK Under the leadership of the Health Policy and Advocacy Committee, SMFM wrote a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate leadership last week, detailing SMFM’s…
Register now for Take Control Initiative’s training on June 5: Continuing Contraceptive Access during COVID-19
Take Control Initiative (TCI) is hosting a webinar focused on maintaining reproductive health and contraceptive care during the on-going Covid-19 pandemic on June 5th at 3PM CST. TCI will discuss:…
Save the date for May 28-Vermont Oxford Network’s (VON) upcoming webinar on COVID-19 in Newborn Care: Initial Lessons from the Pandemic
Please join the Vermont Oxford Network (VON) on Thursday, May 28th for an interactive webinar on the impact of COVID-19 from the perspectives of nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, families, and…
OPQIC 2020 Spotlight Hospital Criteria Released
Oklahoma Spotlight on Excellence in Perinatal Care The Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) seeks to recognize hospitals that are creating a culture of excellence in perinatal care for Oklahoma…
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AJOG: Pregnancy-related mortality in the United States, 2003–2016: age, race, and place of death
Background Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are increasing. Medical, social, economic, and cultural issues have all been implicated in this trend, but few data exist to differentiate the relative…