Neonatal Seizures: New Evidence, Classification, and Guidelines Abstract Neonates are susceptible to seizures due to their unique physiology and combination of risks associated with gestation, delivery, and the immediate postnatal…
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Neonates: A Meta-Analysis BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neonatal sepsis is a significant contributor to mortality and morbidity; however, the uncontrolled use of antimicrobials is associated with significant…
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Predicted 30-Year Risk of Mat… : Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To determine whether adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with a higher predicted 30-year risk of…
Fetal Heart Rate Auscultation, 4th Edition Abstract Intermittent auscultation (IA) is an evidence-based method of fetal surveillance during labor for birthing people with low-risk pregnancies. It is a central component…
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Fetal Heart Monitoring Position The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) maintains that the availability of registered nurses (RNs) and other health care professionals who are skilled…
Abstract Introduction Women at increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia are advised to take a daily low-dose of aspirin from 12 weeks of pregnancy to reduce their risks. Despite the well-established…
ACOG Recommends Obstetrician-Gynecologists Increase Syphilis Screening for Pregnant Individuals Washington, D.C.— In the context of the rapidly increasing rates of congenital syphilis across the country, ACOG has issued updated guidance…
Biomarker Prediction of Preeclampsia With Severe Features Abstract This Clinical Practice Update provides guidance for the use of a biomarker immunoassay to aid in the risk assessment of certain pregnant…
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A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Skin-to-Skin Care Duration in Preterm Neonates BACKGROUND Skin-to-skin (STS) care effectively improves neonatal outcomes, particularly for preterm neonates. However, utilization of STS remains suboptimal…
Volume 73, Number 2 Objectives—This report presents 2022 data on U.S. birthsby selected characteristics. Trends in fertility patterns andmaternal and infant characteristics are described. National Vital Statistics Reports Volume 73,…
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When to Send a Completed Demographic Form without any Bloodspots…
Implementing a Respectful Maternity Care Guideline During Childbirth Experiences Abstract Objective To measure the impact of an evidence-based guideline on respectful maternity care on nurses’ attitudes and beliefs about childbirth…
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Association Between Recurrent Preeclampsia and Attendance at the Blood Pressure Monitoring Appointment After Birth Abstract Objective To examine the association between recurrent preeclampsia and attendance at the standard of care…
Shared Decision Making in Perinatal Care…
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The Tension Between AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines and Infant Sleep | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics OBJECTIVES: To understand tension mothers experience when attempting to follow American Academy of…
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Neurodevelopment of Children Whose Mothers Were Randomized t… : Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: Because low-dose aspirin is now commonly prescribed in pregnancy, we sought to assess the association between…
Abstract Background Behavior change and medication adherence represent potential barriers to optimal prevention of pregnancy complications including preeclampsia. We sought to evaluate baseline sentiments on pregnancy care and medication amenability,…
Maternal mortality is a complex issue. A new manuscript was released yesterday questioning U.S. maternal mortality statistics. Here is a link to the publication: https://www.ajog.org/…/S0002-9378(24)00005-X/fulltext… Read ACOG’s response: https://bit.ly/3Tzm5HI To…
Endotracheal Tube Size Adjustments Within Seven Days of Neonatal Intubation BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neonatal endotracheal tube (ETT) size recommendations are based on limited evidence. We sought to determine data-driven weight-based…
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Infant Mortality by Selected Maternal Characteristics and Race and Hispanic Origin in the United States, 2019–2021 AbstractObjectives—This report presents infant mortality rates forselected maternal characteristics (prepregnancy body massindex, cigarette smoking…
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Treating Mild Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: A Cost-… : Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) Objective: To assess the cost effectiveness of targeting a blood pressure of less than…
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Abstract Objective The relationship between placental location in pregnancies without previa and adverse pregnancy outcomes has not been well studied. Additionally, the impact of abnormal cord insertion sites remains controversial….
Abstract: Adverse pregnancy outcomes are common among pregnant individuals and are associated with long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Individuals with adverse pregnancy outcomes also have an increased incidence of cardiovascular…
A National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Panel Report A National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Panel Report The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Pathways to Prevention panel…
Characteristics of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths on Shared and Nonshared Sleep Surfaces OBJECTIVES: Describe characteristics of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) occurring on shared or nonshared sleep surfaces. METHODS: We…
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Clinical quality measures in obstetrics Introduction As consumers, we are bombarded by requests to provide feedback to companies that want to know “How did…
Postpartum pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis and complications in a US cohort Background Venous thromboembolism accounts for approximately 9% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. National guidelines recommend postpartum risk stratification and pharmacologic prophylaxis in…
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Objective To determine how prophylactic low dose aspirin (LDA) prescription rates differed across different maternal risk factors for preeclampsia. Study Design Retrospective study of patients that met SMFM criteria to initiate LDA ppx who received prenatal care…
Complications from pregnancy can happen over the course of pregnancy, during delivery, and up to one year after the end of pregnancy. These complications, which include cardiovascular conditions such as…
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“We will be the ones bearing the consequences”: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to shared decision-making in hospital-based maternity care Abstract Background Pregnant women involved in decisions about their…