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Midwifery Communication for Childbirth: A Practical Approach

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Abstract During labor and birth, inadvertent negative suggestions from care givers and support people are common and may lead to negative experiences known as nocebo effects. Counteracting nocebo effects with the use of effective communication techniques can reduce distress, enhance birth experiences, and improve health outcomes.
Julie‐Anne Fleet   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparison of Physiologic Third‐Stage Care, Expectant Management, and Oxytocin Prophylaxis in the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Physiologic Labor and Birth: A Systematic Review

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction This systematic review compared the effects of physiologic care or expectant management during the third stage of labor with oxytocin prophylaxis in preventing postpartum hemorrhage following physiologic birth. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (to December 15 ...
Vanessa Hébert   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intermittent Auscultation for Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Surveillance

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Abstract Fetal heart rate surveillance is a standard component of intrapartum care. The fetal heart rate can be evaluated using intermittent auscultation or electronic fetal monitoring. Research that has compared these 2 strategies found them to be equivalent with respect to long‐term neonatal outcomes.
Kristen Ostrem‐Niemcewicz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers and Facilitators to Early Postpartum Blood Pressure Follow‐Up After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: An Integrative Review

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Because blood pressure (BP) often peaks after hospital discharge, clinical guidelines recommend BP evaluation within 7 to 10 days postpartum. Yet fewer than half of postpartum individuals with HDP receive this
Jill C. Doyle   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perspectives From Leaders in the Black Community on the Black Maternal Health Crisis: A Qualitative Landscape Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction In response to disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, many Black people in the United States have sought alternative birthing options outside of hospitals, including home births and community birth centers. Leaders in Black perinatal health care are increasingly advocating for investments in systems that better ...
Kaytura Felix   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alignment of Midwifery Education in Nepal With Global Standards and Essential Competencies From the International Confederation of Midwives: A Mixed‐Methods Study

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Nepal remain high, reflecting persistent gaps in the quality of maternal and newborn care. To address this issue, a national midwifery education program was initiated in 2016. This study assessed Nepal's preservice midwifery curricula against global standards and competencies defined by the ...
Khim Bahadur Khadka   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Midwifery Students’ Experiences Obtaining Clinical Placements and Associations With Training Quality: “I Had to Figure It Out on My Own”

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Hands‐on clinical education is essential to midwifery training, yet the US system relies heavily on informal networks of clinical preceptors. Challenges in securing placements may affect students’ preparedness and satisfaction with training, but empirical data are limited.
Laura D. Lindberg   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reimagining Perinatal Care in Alabama Through Innovative Partnerships

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Abstract Childbearing families in the United States, especially in rural communities, face inconsistent access to high‐quality maternity care, with many experiencing sparse and fragmented services. In response to long‐standing disparities in Alabama, we created the Women and Children Health Initiative (WACHI), a coordinated hub that advances midwifery ...
Allison Shorten   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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