Article Link ABSTRACT Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS) data from 2012–2022 were analyzed for this descriptive study. Specific subclassifications of deaths within the PMSS category of “other noncardiovascular medical conditions”…
Article Link Abstract Background In many countries, antenatal maternal risk stratification and individualization of subsequent pregnancy care are ubiquitous. However, because of the dynamic nature of pregnancy and emergence of…
Article Link Abstract Trauma-informed medical education extends the principles of trauma-informed care into medical training to foster awareness and sensitivity to trauma, aiming to avoid further harm. Trauma-informed care is…
Article Link Abstract Objective Given the profound impacts of substance use in pregnancy on the health and well-being of parents and newborns, improving the organization and delivery of perinatal services…
Article Link Abstract Objective The primary objective was to ascertain if the proportion of time in category II fetal heart rate tracing (FHRT) prior to birth among term (≥ 37…
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Article Link Abstract The incidence of maternal cardiac arrest is rising, paralleling the escalating maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States. Effective management of cardiac arrest in pregnancy…
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Article Link Abstract Maternal mental health disorders are fairly common during the perinatal period, predominantly mood- and trauma-related disorders, first episodes or relapses. Untreated, these mental health conditions can have…
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-associated stroke may present with nonfocal symptoms, leading to missed diagnostic opportunities (MDO). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study including patients aged 18 to 50 years…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Pre-eclampsia complicates up to 8% of pregnancies and is associated with increased risk of ischemic cardiac and cerebral disease, which may be prevented through management of cardiovascular…
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Article Link Abstract Background Maternal mental health conditions are common in pregnancy; suboptimal maternal mental health is associated with numerous adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy,…
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Article Link Abstract Optimizing health outcomes among historically marginalized racial and ethnic communities, especially in obstetrics, has tremendous potential to improve the lives of not only patients and their families…
Article Link Abstract Stroke remains a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy, with significant implications for both maternal and fetal health. Current stroke prevention and treatment guidelines offer limited guidance…
Article Link Abstract Cesarean delivery on maternal request presents an ethical challenge in obstetrics. This comprehensive ethical examination of cesarean delivery on maternal request incorporates emerging evidence on both medical…
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There are limited data defining the rate of progression of the development of adverse pregnancy outcomes and short-term cardiovascular risk factors in a contemporary cohort. OBJECTIVE…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Clinical education is a cornerstone of midwifery training. Although international studies highlight the importance of preceptor support, predictability, and a positive learning environment, little is known…
Article Link Abstract Introduction In the aftermath of perinatal loss, the physiologic onset of lactation presents a complex array of emotional responses for women, including grief and despair. Effective lactation…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Despite documented benefits of doula support for patients and newborns, access remains limited. This evaluation examined patient and neonatal outcomes associated with a hospital-based, shift model…
Article Link INTRODUCTION Position The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) asserts that continuous labor support is critical to achieving the best birth outcomes. Continuous labor support…
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Article Link Abstract Background Preterm birth remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet clinicians possess limited tools to identify at-risk pregnancies and implement effective interventions. This study…
Article Link Abstract Objective To measure clinician continuity during pregnancy care and contextualize the findings with patient experiences of clinician continuity and their influence on trust-building. Methods We conducted a…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the primary cause of post-neonatal mortality. SUID disproportionately affects preterm infants and infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)….
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Article Link ABSTRACT Pediatricians caring for newborns during the birth hospitalization are tasked with identifying and managing newborns with prenatal substance exposure and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) and coordinating…
Read More from AAP: Neonatal Toxicology Testing: Ethical Considerations for Pediatricians
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 Abstract Cesarean delivery rates rise globally, yet the procedure remains unstandardized. Wide variation in abdominal and uterine incisions, peritoneal handling, and closure techniques hinders meaningful comparisons of outcomes,…
Maternal Mortality Review Committees in 29 U.S. States, 2017–2019 Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe demographic and clinical characteristics, preventability, Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC)–determined contributing factors, and example recommendations…
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Article Link OBJECTIVEPregnant American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) people are at disproportionately higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality.1 However, the root causes of this disparity are not well understood.2 This…
Article Link Abstract Background Diabetes in pregnancy (DIP: gestational, type 1 [T1D], and type 2 diabetes [T2D]) is increasing in global prevalence and was recently declared a public health priority…
Article Link Abstract Introduction There is increased drive, including government-based mandates, to perform social drivers of health (SDoH) screenings across healthcare settings, without robust evidence to inform the process. Here,…
Article Link ABSTRACT Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared with nonpregnant women of reproductive age. During 2023–2024, the Centers for Disease Control and…
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…