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Interventions to Reduce Inpatient and Discharge Opioid Prescribing for Postpartum Patients: A Systematic Review
DiscussionA variety of interventions aimed at reducing opioid use following birth have shown efficacy. Although it is not known if any single intervention is most effective, these data suggest that implementation of any number of interventions may be advantageous in reducing postpartum opioid use. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 22, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nevert Badreldin, Julia D. Ditosto, Kai Holder, Molly Beestrum, Lynn M. Yee Tags: Review Source Type: research

Examining Enhanced Implementation of Routine Antenatal Care Practices to Support Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain
This study aimed to examine the extent to which the use of PWGCs and routine advice provision were normalized into routine antenatal care following enhanced implementation strategies and whether this led to a change in GWG.MethodsThis pre-post study included data from 2010 (preimplementation), 2016, and 2019 (postimplementation). A retrospective audit of health records and PWGCs was undertaken to assess adherence to chart use and evaluate GWG outcomes. A survey was sent to women in 2010 and repeated in 2019 to understand the advice women received from health care professionals.ResultsCompared with the preimplementation coh...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 15, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Mikeeley Hoch, Nina Meloncelli, Susan de Jersey Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Influence of Laboring People's Mobility and Positional Changes on Birth Outcomes in Low ‐Dose Epidural Analgesia Labor: A Systematic Review with Meta‐Analysis
DiscussionAlthough no clear benefit was observed for mobilization in epidural labor, no detrimental effects were found either, so perinatal care providers should encourage mobilization if the laboring person so desires, throughout the entire childbirth process. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Maite Verastegui ‐Martín, Ana Paz‐Fresneda, José Antonio Jiménez‐Barbero, Ismael Jiménez‐Ruiz, Carmen Ballesteros Meseguer Tags: Review Source Type: research

Index of ACNM Documents and Publications, January 2023
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Announcement Source Type: research

Evaluation and Treatment of Vulvodynia: State of the Science (2022 ‐03‐JMWH)
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Continuing Education Form Source Type: research

Vulvodynia
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Ask the Midwife Source Type: research

Reflecting on 2022 and Moving Forward in 2023
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa D. Avery, Linda A. Hunter, Ira Kantrowitz ‐Gordon Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Insights of Parents and Parents ‐To‐Be in Using Chatbots to Improve Their Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Health: A Mixed Studies Review
DiscussionParents and parents-to-be appreciated the informational, socioemotional, and psychological support provided by chatbots. Recommendations for technological improvements in the functionality of the chatbots were made that include training sessions for health care providers to familiarize them with this new digital technology. Multidisciplinary chatbot development teams could also be established to develop more comprehensive chatbot-delivered health programs for more diverse populations. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - February 4, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Mahesh Choolani, Cornelia Yin Ing Chee, Yiong Huak Chan, Joan Gabrielle Lalor, Yap Seng Chong, Shefaly Shorey Tags: Review Source Type: research

A Pilot Study of Maternal Songwriting to Support Bonding During Pregnancy: “I Could Feel Her Rise and Fall With My Breath While Singing”
DiscussionTo the best of our knowledge,  this study is the first of its kind that investigated maternal songwriting to support bonding during pregnancy. Findings indicated that songwriting has the potential to support such attachment due to its capacity to enhance physical connection and open communication with the fetus, while also cr eating a musical legacy that can be used and passed on among other family members. Overall, songwriting may support pregnant women to draw on their inner resources to create such a bespoke musical gift to their unborn child. Further research around this topic is warranted. (Source: Journa...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 23, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Gemma O'Reilly, Pui Sze Cheung, Tr íona McCaffrey Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

A Midwifery Perspective on Trauma ‐Informed Care Clinical Recommendations
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 20, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jenna A. LoGiudice, Stephanie Tillman, Shilpy S. Sarguru Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Association Between Utilization of Digital Prenatal Services and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
This study assesses the relationship between use of digital prenatal services and VBAC.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed the use of digital prenatal services and mode of birth among users of an employer-sponsored digital women's and family digital health platform. All users had a prior cesarean birth. Users ’ self-reported data included demographics, medical history, and birth preferences. We used basic descriptive statistics and logistic regression models to assess the association between digital services utilization and VBAC, adjusting for key patient characteristics.ResultsOf 271 included users, 4...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 19, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Alex Peahl, Ayotomiwa Ojo, Natalie Henrich, Neel Shah, Hannah Jahnke Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Midwifery Students ’ Traumatic Childbirth Experiences, Traumatic Childbirth Perceptions, and Levels of Fear of Childbirth
DiscussionWitnessing traumatic events at childbirth is associated with increased perception of childbirth as traumatic and fear of childbirth in midwifery students. Traumatic experiences can affect midwifery students ’ educational and professional lives. Educators in the field of midwifery should support students in coping with traumas. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 19, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Neslihan Yilmaz Sezer, Menek şe Nazlı Aker, Beyza Öz, Dilara Eren Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Critiquing the Unintended Pregnancy Framework
This article critically reviews the literature on unintended pregnancy to encourage reflection on how this framework has negatively influenced practice and to inspire the advancement of more patient-centered care approaches. We begin by outlining the historical origins of the unintended pregnancy framework and review how this framework mischaracterizes patients ’ lived experiences, fails to account for structural inequities, contributes to stigma, and is built upon weakly supported claims of a negative impact on health outcomes. We close with a discussion of the relationship between health care provision and unintended p...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 14, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Samantha L. Auerbach, Kate Coleman ‐Minahan, Amy Alspaugh, E. Angel Aztlan, Lisa Stern, Katherine Simmonds Tags: Review Source Type: research

Global Health Care Experiences of Female Survivors Who Experienced Trafficking: A Meta ‐Ethnography
DiscussionAll participants reported being exposed to extremely high levels of physical and mental abuse before, during, and after exiting trafficking. Therefore, clinicians will require ongoing training and clearer guidance from clinical leadership to adequately care for the varying health needs of women and girls who have experienced trafficking or are currently in a trafficking situation. Adoption of a culturally sensitive, patient-centered, and trauma-informed approach is needed, as clients ’ reasons for staying in a trafficking situation vary. Relationships of trust should be formed in which rapport is cocreated and ...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Timothea Vo, Bandana Purkayastha Tags: Review Source Type: research