The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released Data Brief No. 295, State Variations in Infant Mortality by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother, 2013–2015. According to the report, which includes data…
Read More from NCHS Data Brief: State Variations in Infant Mortality. See Where OK Ranks.
Nominations are now open for the 2018 AWHONN Oklahoma Excellence Awards. Eligible Nominees: * RN, APRN or retiree * AWHONN member * May only be nominated for one category per…
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Purpose & Scope The purpose of the program is to encourage members of AWHONN’s Oklahoma Section to pursue baccalaureate degrees and other higher degrees in nursing or an area with…
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OBJECTIVES: To identify the relative risks of mortality and morbidities for small for gestational age (SGA) infants in comparison with non-SGA infants born at 22 to 29 weeks’ gestation. METHODS:…
Weekly / January 12, 2018 / 67(1);39-46 Data showed that 18.8% of Oklahoma infants were laid in a position other than their back to sleep. See full report in MMWR. Introduction: There…
Read More from CDC Vital Signs: Trends and Disparities in Infant Safe Sleep Practices
ABSTRACT: There is no consensus regarding how the growth of preterm infants should be monitored or what constitutes their ideal pattern of growth, especially after term-corrected age. The concept that…
Read More from AAP Study: Monitoring the Postnatal Growth of Preterm Infants: A Paradigm Change
News release obtained from www.acog.org January 2, 2018 Washington, D.C.—Four states that were the first to join a national initiative aimed at reducing U.S. maternal mortality and morbidity have made promising…
ABSTRACT: Preterm delivery occurs in approximately 12% of all births in the United States and is a major factor that contributes to perinatal morbidity and mortality (1, 2). Preterm prelabor…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 188: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
ABSTRACT: Awareness of the broader contexts that influence health supports respectful, patient-centered care that incorporates lived experiences, optimizes health outcomes, improves communication, and can help reduce health and health care inequities….
While there are well-accepted standards for the diagnosis of arrested active-phase labor, the definition of a “failed” induction of labor remains less certain. One approach to diagnosing a failed induction is…
Read More from AJOG Study: Defining Failed Induction of Labor
We have added a new page to our site. The Maternal Morbidity/Mortality in the Media page will highlight media articles on these topics in one easy, convenient location. We will…
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Preeclampsia accounts for 12% – 16% of maternal deaths in the United States, and 15% of preterm births. According to the US Preventive Services Task Force, an effective, inexpensive, and…
KEY ELEMENTS of the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in Pregnancy and Postpartum Toolkit include an algorithm for clinicians to assess symptomatic or high-risk pregnant and postpartum women clinician and facility-level resources needed to…
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OBJECTIVES: To estimate the association between maternal use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and of paternal use before pregnancy with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring while adjusting for familial risk for…
Read More from Study in Pediatrics: Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Risk of ADHD
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is common in trisomy 13 (T13) and trisomy 18 (T18), but surgical repair has not been offered in most centers. Data on outcomes…
(Replaces Practice Bulletin Number 121, July 2011) Intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants, also called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), are the most effective reversible contraceptive methods. The major advantage of LARC…
(Replaces Practice Bulletin Number 115, August 2010) Trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) refers to a planned attempt to deliver vaginally by a woman who has had a previous…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 184: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
The March of Dimes has just released the 2017 Preterm Birth Report Cards. Oklahoma received a grade of “D” based on the 2016 preterm birth rate of 10.6%. This a…
Read More from Oklahoma’s Grade drops from “C” to “D” as preterm birth rate rises
A meta-analysis analyzing the impact of breastfeeding duration and the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) will be published in the November issue of Pediatrics, concluding that breastfeeding for…
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This Training is for Healthcare Providers and Behavioral Health Clinicians that work with Mothers of child bearing age and families. Participants will learn about MM Disorders such as: Perinatal and…
Read More from Save the Date for ODMHSAS’ Maternal Mood Disorders Training on November 13
This conference will provide neonatal providers, including physicians, pediatricians, trainees, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists, the opportunity to increase their knowledge base and discuss hot topics in the field of…
Read More from OUHSC presents its 1st Symposium on Neonatal Resuscitation
Summary: Reducing a woman’s risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth complications remains a focus of the public health efforts in the United States. Dramatic reductions in maternal mortality seen…
The March of Dimes is offering a free webinar on Emerging Issues in Perinatal Safety and Quality presented by Kathleen Rice Simpson, PhD, RNC, CNS-BC, FAAN. 1.25 contact hours can…
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The OPQIC Listserv is an email distribution application that allows for group correspondence and discussion. When a member posts a message to the list, it is automatically distributed to all…
Our 4th Annual OPQIC Summit was held on September 29, 2017 at the Moore Norman Technology Center. More than 220 perinatal and public health providers were in attendance. Several hospitals…
OBJECTIVE: We sought to compare the efficacy of intravenously administered hydralazine and oral nifedipine for acute blood pressure control in acute hypertensive emergency of pregnancy Click here to view the…
Read More from AJOG: Hydralazine vs nifedipine for acute hypertensive emergency in pregnancy
Maternal hemorrhage, defined as a cumulative blood loss of greater than or equal to 1,000 mL or blood loss accompanied by signs or symptoms of hypovolemia within 24 hours after…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 183: Postpartum Hemorrhage
TakeAsPrescribed lists resources for providers and for patients. OPQIC has added the free naloxone kit centers to our resource map….
Source: Meek JY. Pediatrician Competency in Breastfeeding Support Has Room for Improvement. Pediatrics. September 2017, e20172509; DOI 10.1542/peds.2017-2509 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding as the preferred method…
Health care professionals typically take great pride and exert painstaking effort to meet patient needs and provide the best possible care. Unfortunately, too often, this diligence and attentiveness falters when…
Read More from The Joint Commission – Sentinel Event Alert: Inadequate hand-off communication