These infection prevention and control considerations are for healthcare facilities providing obstetric care for pregnant patients with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or pregnant persons under investigation (PUI) in inpatient obstetric healthcare…
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy Interim Considerations for Infection Prevention and Control of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings Interim Guidance…
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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…
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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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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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:…
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…
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….
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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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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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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…
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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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…
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…