Competent care during pregnancy loss
I experienced an extremely traumatic miscarriage, which was directly affected by rude and incompetent nurses and other healthcare staff. After I began sharing my…
Postpartum
Postpartum hemorrhage
Freya Jenkins*, a 22-year-old woman, delivers 32 week gestation triplets via cesarean birth. In the operating room, she experienced quantitative blood loss of 1,050…
Cesarean birth reduction: EBP in action
Cesarean births (or cesarean deliveries) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as longer hospital stays and higher costs. Women experiencing their…
Not on our watch
Nurses have the power to turn the tide on Black maternal health. The numbers are staggering. The United States, which spent $4.1 trillion on…
From the Delivery Room to Discharge: A Guide for Pulse Oximetry and Care
The first minutes, hours, and days are critical after a difficult birth and there are multiple guidelines that govern neonate care
Maternal hemorrhage in 2020: Is your team ready?
During childbirth, 3% to 5% of women experience maternal hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death around the world. In 2010, the California Maternal…
New study reveals insight into prevalence of mental health conditions in young mothers
A study recently published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examined the prevalence of mental illness in young mothers (younger than 21). The researchers…
New York City to launch program for postpartum depression
A new program for helping families affected by postpartum depression is set to hit New York City in 2024. The program is The New…
Paternal postpartum depression
Paternal postpartum depression can affect fathers, the likelihood of the mother developing postpartum depression, and the ability for both mother and father to bond…
Study highlights increases in amount of out-of-pocket spending for maternity care
A recent study published in Health Affairs highlights how much the out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses for maternity care have increased over time. (more…)
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed to opioids…
Preventing postpartum newborn falls
Work as a team to identify maternal and environmental risks. Takeaways: Nurses can identify risk factors for infant falls and proactively intervene and reverse…
Competent care during pregnancy loss
I experienced an extremely traumatic miscarriage, which was directly affected by rude and incompetent nurses and other healthcare staff. After I began…
Postpartum hemorrhage
Freya Jenkins*, a 22-year-old woman, delivers 32 week gestation triplets via cesarean birth. In the operating room, she experienced quantitative blood loss…
Cesarean birth reduction: EBP in action
Cesarean births (or cesarean deliveries) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as longer hospital stays and higher costs. Women…
Not on our watch
Nurses have the power to turn the tide on Black maternal health. The numbers are staggering. The United States, which spent $4.1…
From the Delivery Room to Discharge: A Guide for Pulse Oximetry and Care
The first minutes, hours, and days are critical after a difficult birth and there are multiple guidelines that govern neonate care
Maternal hemorrhage in 2020: Is your team ready?
During childbirth, 3% to 5% of women experience maternal hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death around the world. In 2010, the…
New study reveals insight into prevalence of mental health conditions in young mothers
A study recently published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examined the prevalence of mental illness in young mothers (younger than 21).…
New York City to launch program for postpartum depression
A new program for helping families affected by postpartum depression is set to hit New York City in 2024. The program is…
Paternal postpartum depression
Paternal postpartum depression can affect fathers, the likelihood of the mother developing postpartum depression, and the ability for both mother and father…
Study highlights increases in amount of out-of-pocket spending for maternity care
A recent study published in Health Affairs highlights how much the out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses for maternity care have increased over time. (more…)
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed…
Preventing postpartum newborn falls
Work as a team to identify maternal and environmental risks. Takeaways: Nurses can identify risk factors for infant falls and proactively intervene…