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Plastics and Health
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Janette O'Sullivan Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Catalyzing Collaboration Among Interprofessional Birth Transfer Teams Through Simulation
DiscussionBirth transfer simulation trainings are an acceptable, feasible, and effective method for training interprofessional birth care teams. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 29, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jami Baayd, Mikelle Lloyd, Gabriela Garcia, Suzanne Smith, Heidi Sylvester, Erin Clark, Brett Cross, Alexandra Gero, Susanna Cohen Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Use of External Uterine Electromyography Across Stage I Labor
DiscussionHigh-quality data demonstrate that EMG instrumentation effectively and accurately measures uterine contraction parameters across the first stage of term labor. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 28, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rebecca Benfield, Edward R. Newton Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Midwifery Workforce Density Moderates the Association Between Independent Practice and Pregnancy Outcomes
The objective was to test if the local midwife density moderates the association between state independent midwifery practice and pregnancy outcomes.MethodsBirth records were abstracted from the State Inpatient Databases for 6 states. The Area Health Resource File provided county variables. Midwife density was operationalized as no midwives, low midwife density (<4.5 per 1000 births), and high midwife density ( ≥4.5 midwives per 1000 births). Multivariate logistic regression models compared primary cesarean birth and preterm birth, controlling for maternal and county characteristics. Moderation was tested by including...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 28, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jennifer Vanderlaan Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Curricular Quality Improvement in Midwifery: Simulating Unexpected Perinatal Loss
DiscussionThrough this project, faculty integrated perinatal palliative care into the midwifery program using a novel approach of high-fidelity, branching simulation, structured debriefing, and an introductory self-care skills workshop. Potential clinical impact includes skillful perinatal palliative care with effective communication skills to mitigate how families experience and remember a traumatic loss and facilitate the grieving process. Students voiced insights into how they would process loss and seek support to mitigate their own grief as future midwives. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 25, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Susan D. Altman, Charles P. Tilley, Rebecca Feldman, Mary Brennan, Dorothy Wholihan Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research

Changes to Birth Plans Due to COVID ‐19: A Survey of Utah Midwives and Doulas
This study seeks to understand the experiences of Utah midwives and doulas caring for patients during the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Specifically, the goal of the study was to describe the perceived impact on the community birth system and explore differences in the access and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) between in- and out-of-hospital births.MethodsThis study used a cross-sectional, descriptive study design. A 26-item survey developed by the research team was sent via email to Utah birth workers, including nurse-midwives, community midwives, and doulas. Quantitative data were colle...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 19, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jessica Ellis, Katie Ward, Kellie Garrett, Eliza Taylor, Erin Clark, Laurie Baksh, Sara Simonsen Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Efficacy of the Standard Breast Crawl Technique on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes After Term Vaginal Birth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
DiscussionThe study demonstrates improvement of newborn and maternal short-term outcomes with use of the SBC technique. Findings support the use of SBC technique as a routine labor room practice to improve immediate maternal and newborn outcomes. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 19, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Pooja Rana, Dharitri Swain Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Breastfeeding Aversion Response (BAR): A Descriptive Study
This study therefore aimed to expand the understanding of BAR using an online survey targeting those who have experienced feelings of aversion while breastfeeding.MethodsAn online survey was distributed within Australia using purposive sampling to those who self-identified as experiencing BAR. This survey contained 5 sections: (1) demographics and health-related characteristics, (2) breastfeeding difficulties and onset of BAR, (3) the experience of BAR, (4) birth and breastfeeding experience, and (5) coping with BAR and support. Questions were included to test the generalizability of previous qualitative findings on BAR.Re...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 17, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa A. Morns, Amie E. Steel, Erica McIntyre, Elaine Burns Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Experiences of Black Community ‐Based Doulas as They Mitigate Systems of Racism: A Qualitative Study
ConclusionDespite facing institutionalized, interpersonal, and internalized forms of racism, Black community-based doulas provide avenues for Black birthing individuals to navigate systemic racism experienced during the perinatal process. However, these forms of racism need to be addressed for Black community doulas to flourish. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 15, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kimeshia Thomas, Sasha Quist, Sayida Peprah, Khefri Riley, Pooja C. Mittal, Brian T. Nguyen Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change for Birthing People and the Provider's Role
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 12, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Teddie Potter, Terra Peterson Jonker Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Unplanned Pregnancy: What Should I Do?
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Ask the Midwife Source Type: research

Abstract
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Advertisement Source Type: research

Supporting Antiracism Through the Thoughtful Conduct, Evaluation, and Use of Research
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Pamela J. Reis, Melissa D. Avery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research