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Comment on: “Clinical Practice Guidelines That Address Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review”
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 17, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Margie H. Davenport, Michelle F. Mottola, Stephanie ‐May Ruchat Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Adapting Mindfulness ‐Based Cognitive Therapy for Perinatal Depression to Improve Access and Appeal of Preventive Care
AbstractExisting and emerging evidence indicates that perinatal depression is a key contributor to preventable morbidity and mortality during and after childbearing. Despite this, there are few effective options for prevention and treatment that are readily accessible for and appealing to pregnant people. Aspects of routine health care systems contribute to this situation. Furthermore, societal and health care systems factors create additional barriers for people of color, people living in rural regions, and people living in poverty. Our interprofessional team of perinatal care providers, mental health providers, community...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 17, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Ellen L. Tilden, Leah R. Holmes, Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Catherine Polan Orzech, Kristen Mackiewicz Seghete, Veronica Eyo, Nisha Supahan, Ginger R. Rogers, Aaron B. Caughey, David Starr, Jennifer L. DiPietro, Philip A. Fisher, Alice M. G Tags: Innovations from the Field Source Type: research

Midwife ‐Led Ultrasound Scanning to Date Pregnancy in Malawi: Development of a Novel Training Program
We describe the development and piloting of a bespoke course to teach midwives 3 fundamental components of early antenatal ultrasound scanning: (1) to identify the number of fetuses, (2) to confirm fetal viability, and (3) to determine gestational age. Having established that 5 days is insufficient, we propose that the minimum duration required to train ultrasound-naive midwives to competency is 10 days. Our completed program therefore consists of one and one-half days of didactic teaching, followed by 8 and one-half days of supervised hands-on practical training in which trainees are assessed on their skills. This package...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 17, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Alexandra Viner, Gladys Membe ‐Gadama, Sonia Whyte, Doris Kayambo, Martha Masamba, Caroline J. Hollins Martin, Brian Magowan, Rebecca M. Reynolds, Sarah J Stock, Bridget Freyne, Luis Gadama Tags: Innovations from the Field Source Type: research

Influence of Maternal Mobility and Position Changes in Low ‐Dose Epidural 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 - December 13, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Maite Verastegui ‐Martín, Ana Paz‐Fresneda, José Antonio Jiménez‐Barbero, Ismael Jiménez‐Ruiz, Carmen Ballesteros Meseguer Tags: Review Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 9, 2022 Category: Midwifery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Evidence ‐Based Guidelines Collection from the Collège National des Sages‐Femmes de France (French National College of Midwives)
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa D. Avery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Initiating and Supporting Breastfeeding: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives
AbstractExclusive breastfeeding is recommended for children for the first 4 to 6 months of life, with complementary foods added thereafter. It is the most ecological way of protecting the child's and mother's health. Training of health professionals is required to avoid transmitting inconsistent information in 3 areas: 1) implementing these 3 predictors: safe skin-to-skin, first breastfeed, and rooming-in 24/7; 2) teaching and monitoring: i) early signs of waking and feeding rhythms, ii) positioning and latching, and iii) signs of effective transfer; and 3) referring women to specialized support services if difficulties ar...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Brune Pommeret ‐de Villepin, Chloé Barasinski, Virginie Rigourd Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Newborns' Bonding and Attachment, Their Rhythms and Needs, Supporting Parents Appropriately: Guidelines for Interventions During the Perinatal Period from the French National College Of Midwives
AbstractA newborn's sleep-wake rhythms are very specific, neurologically determined, and different from the pattern of adults; they require an adaptable and predictable response by parents, which will promotes bonding and attachments, constructed at the early stages of development. It also will influence the quality of subsequent emotional relationships and adaptation to life events. This parental adaptability should receive multiprofessional support starting in the perinatal period, focused on the screening and management of psychological vulnerability. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Romain Dugravier, Fran çoise Molenat, Pierre Fourneret, Catherine Salinier‐Rolland Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Intervention during the Perinatal Period: Synthesis of the Clinical Practice Guidelines from the French National College of Midwives
AbstractThese clinical practice guidelines from the French National College of Midwives (CNSF) are intended to define the messages and the preventive interventions to be provided to women and co-parents by the different professionals providing care to women or their children during the perinatal period. These guidelines are divided into 10 sections, corresponding to 4 themes: 1/ the adaptation of maternal behaviors (physical activity, psychoactive agents); 2/ dietary  behaviors; 3/ household exposure to toxic substances (household uses, cosmetics); 4/ promotion of child health (breastfeeding, attachment and bonding, scree...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Chlo é Barasinski, Cécile Zaros, Julie Bercherie, Jonathan Y. Bernard, Nathalie Boisseau, Aurore Camier, Corinne Chanal, Bérénice Doray, Romain Dugravier, Anne Evrard, Anne‐Sophie Ficheux, Ronan Garlantézec, Manik Kadawathagedara, Anne Tags: Guideline Source Type: research

Protecting Infants from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives
AbstractWith 300 –400 annual deaths in France, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the leading cause of mortality in France among infants from the end of their first through their 12th month of life. These clinical practice guidelines aim to identify strategies for (future) parents to prevent avoidable SUIDs . They are based on a narrative literature review and an analysis of the existing reports and guidelines available on the topic in 2019–2020. In summary, it is recommended that parents ensure that their infants sleep on their back on a firm, empty surface in a sufficiently ventilated environment, share the pa...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Stephanie Weiss Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Use of Cosmetic Products in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and Young Children: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives
AbstractWe conducted a literature review focusing on the use and health effects of cosmetics, especially among pregnant and lactating women and young children. Based on these data, we propose clinical practice guidelines for health care professionals to use for informing and advising their patients. These include the recommendations that families: (1) reduce the number and the frequency of use (grade B) and the amount applied (expert consensus) of all cosmetic products during the perinatal period and among children; (2) prefer simple, fragrance-free, and rinsable products, with short ingredient lists (expert consensus); an...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: C écile Marie, Ronan Garlantézec, Rémi Béranger, Anne‐Sophie Ficheux Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Young Children and Screens: Guidelines for Intervention during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives
This article reports the published data about children's screen use in France and elsewhere. We next synthesize the scientific literature on the relations between screen use and child development and then summarize current national and international guidelines about children's screen use before the age of 5 years. Based on these elements, we propose clinical practice guidelines for counseling women during the perinatal period.Pr écis: Current knowledge on children's screen use and its relationship to their development is summarized including guidelines and suggestions to help parents monitor screen use. (Source: Journal o...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jonathan Y. Bernard, Fran çois‐Marie Caron, Catherine Salinier‐Rolland Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Domestic Exposure to Chemicals in Household Products, Building Materials, Decoration, and Pesticides: Guidelines for Interventions During the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives
ConclusionHealth care professionals can provide advice to parents during the perinatal period to diminish exposure to household pollutants. The lack of interventional studies nonetheless limits the level of evidence for most of these recommendations. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: M élie Rousseau, Camille Rouzeau, Justine Bainvel, Fabienne Pelé Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) or Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma from Shaking: Guidelines for Interventions During the Perinatal Period from the French National College Of Midwives
AbstractShaken baby syndrome is the most severe head injury in children. Shaking is an extremely violent gesture, often repeated. The children affected are generally less than a year old, in 2/3 of cases, less than 6 months old. More than 10% of them die, and more than three-quarters of the survivors have long-term effects. Prevention is therefore essential. When a parent (or any person) is strongly upset by an infant's uncalmable crying, the best thing for them to do is to lay the child down in a supine position in his or her bed, leave the room, and then ask for help. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Anne Laurent ‐Vannier Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Beneficial Effects of Maternal Physical Activity during Pregnancy on Fetal, Newborn, and Child Health: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives
The objective of this work is to synthesize current knowledge about the effects of maternal physical activity during pregnancy on children's health. During the prenatal and postnatal periods, maternal physical activity has protective effects against the risks of macrosomia, obesity, and other associated cardiometabolic disorders. Even though longitudinal studies in humans are still necessary to validate them, these effects have been consistently observed in animal studies. A remarkable effect of maternal physical activity is its positive role on neurogenesis, language development, memory, and other cognitive functions rela...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Benjamin C. Guinhouya, Martine Duclos, Carina Enea, Laurent Storme Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research