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Respectful and Inclusive Language in Scholarly Writing
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 27, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa D. Avery, Linda Hunter, Ira Kantrowitz ‐Gordon Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Breastfeeding and Birth Control
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa D. Avery Tags: Ask the Midwife Source Type: research

A Qualitative Study of Hospitals and Payers Implementing Community Doula Support
DiscussionThe findings of this study highlight 3 contextual aspects that should be considered when implementing doula programs. These recommendations include: (1) use of a combination of research evidence and anecdotes when eliciting stakeholder support; (2) consideration of resources beyond funding such as program implementation support; (3) critical evaluation of organizational culture as a primary driver influencing the implementation of doula care. The future of the doula workforce in United States hospitals rests on the crux of intentional buy-in from hospital administration and clinical providers as well as the avail...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Christina Gebel, Elysia Larson, Heather A. Olden, Cara B. Safon, Tonia J. Rhone, Ndidiamaka N. Amutah ‐Onukagha Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Prescriptive Authority for Direct Entry Midwives in Washington State: Increasing Client Access to Contraception
We present a successful midwifery-led innovation that achieved scope expansion for licensed midwives whose practice authority was limited by restrictive laws. Lessons learned are described and strategies offered to aid midwives and their advocates in other locales who want to improve health equity and access to contraception. Midwives are well positioned to provide this essential care to individuals living in underserved rural and urban areas and those f rom historically marginalized communities, but their ability to do so is limited by restrictive legislation. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Britney Zell, Kristin Effland, Mercedes Snyder, Karen Hays, Wendy Gordon Tags: Innovations from the Field Source Type: research

Research and Professional Literature to Inform Practice, January/February 2024
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 16, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nancy A. Niemczyk, Elizabeth Humphreys, Lauren Narbey Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

The Effect of Ice Massage Applied to the SP6 Point on Labor Pain, Labor Comfort, Labor Duration, and Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial
DiscussionIce application to the SP6 point during stage 1 of childbirth reduced labor pain, increased comfort, and reduced anxiety levels. No adverse events were found in the intervention group with ice massage applied to the SP6 point. Therefore, this method can be used as a safe and effective midwifery intervention in childbirth. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 15, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: H ülya Türkmen, Serap Çetinkaya, Hafize Kiliç, Serpil Dinçer Tuna, Mehmet Şirvanci, Hilmi Mutlu Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Systematic Reviews to Inform Practice, January/February 2024
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 12, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Abby Howe ‐Heyman Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Provider Counseling Against Breastfeeding in the Setting of Marijuana Use: A Population ‐Based Survey
This study sample included survey participants whose responses indicate they received counseling discouraging breastfeeding with concurrent marijuana use. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses assessed the relationship between factors associated with counseling against breastfeeding and concurrent marijuana use.ResultsOf the 10,911 participants in this sample, 9,695 participants who answered the question about receiving counseling discouraging breastfeeding while using marijuana were included in the analysis (89% response rate for the total sample). Twenty nine percent of participants were advised by a provider no...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 11, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Joy A. Fatunbi, Brent C. Monseur, Vincenzo Berghella, Jerrine R. Morris Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Giving Birth With a Midwife in Attendance: Associations of Race and Insurance Status With Continuity of Midwifery Care in Philadelphia
DiscussionThese findings indicate that Black and publicly insured patients were more likely than White and privately insured patients to transfer to physician care even after adjustment for comorbid conditions. Thus, further research is needed to identify the factors that contribute to racial and economic disparity in continuity of midwifery care. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 7, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Amanda Millatt, Kimberly K. Trout, Rachel Ledyard, Susan E. Brunk, Dominique G. Ruggieri, Lesley Bates, Anne M. Mullin, Heather H. Burris Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Effect of Virtual Reality On Pain and Anxiety Management During Pelvic Examination: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionVR was effective in the management of pain and anxiety during pelvic examination. Future studies should compare the effectiveness of VR with other methods in reducing pain and anxiety during a pelvic examination. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: G ülay Kurt, Neslihan Keser Ozcan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The Effect of Nonstress Device Noise Level on Stress Parameters in Primigravid Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study evaluated the effect of the noise level of the nonstress test (NST) device on stress parameters in primigravid women.MethodsA total of 44 pregnant women participated in a randomized clinical trial between February and October, 2021. The participants were divided randomly into 4 equal groups using an automated web-based randomization system and ensuring allocation concealment: the control group (NST device volume turned off), intervention group I (1-35 dB(A)), intervention group II (36-60 dB(A)), and intervention group III (61 dB(A) and above). A data collection form was used to record personal information and st...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Turan Ay şenur, Gençtürk Nuran, Kaya Cihan, Bulut Huri Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Continuity of Clinician Type and Intrapartum Experiences During the Perinatal Period in California
DiscussionFindings suggest individuals with midwifery prenatal care frequently have a different type of clinician attend their birth, even among those with vaginal births. Further research should examine the impact of multiple dimensions of continuity of care on perinatal care quality. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - January 3, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Brittany L. Ranchoff, Mary T. Paterno, Laura B. Attanasio Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Social Support, Parenting Self ‐Efficacy, and Postpartum Depression Among Chinese Parents: The Actor‐Partner Interdependence Mediation Model
This study aimed to examine the relationships between social support, parenting self-efficacy, and postpartum depression in Chinese mothers and fathers and assess the mediating effect of parenting self-efficacy using a dyadic perspective.MethodsA cross-sectional study was implemented from December 2020 to July 2021 in Guangzhou, China, with 309 pairs of parents. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, Parenting Sense of Competence Scale-Efficacy subscale, and sociodemographic data sheet were completed by both parents. Dyadic analysis was conducted using the actor-partner interdependence media...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 27, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jie Zheng, Rongrong Han, Lingling Gao Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Certified Nurse ‐Midwives as Teachers: Expanding Interprofessional Collaboration Learning Opportunities for Medical Students on the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship
DiscussionThis work demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of this midwife-led authentic interprofessional collaborative experience for medical students. This model can serve as an example of how to implement and evaluate interprofessional collaboration experiences in the clinical setting. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 26, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Angela C. Liang, Anita Malone, Emily K. Kobernik, Elizabeth Holman, Maya M. Hammoud, Christina Majszak, Samantha Kempner, Helen K. Morgan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Sudden Shift to Telehealth in COVID ‐19: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Disparities in Use of Telehealth for Prenatal Care in a Large Midwifery Service
DiscussionNo differences in the frequency of in-person prenatal care visits suggests that telehealth encounters led to more contact with midwives and did not replace in-person encounters. Spanish-speaking patients were least likely to use telehealth-delivered prenatal care during the pandemic; a small, but significant, proportion of patients had no or few telehealth encounters, and a significant proportion had high use of telehealth. Integration of telehealth in future delivery of prenatal care should consider questions of equity, patient and provider satisfaction, access, redundancies, and provider workload. (Source: Jour...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - December 19, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Denise C. Smith, E. Brie Thumm, Jessica Anderson, Katherine Kissler, Sean M. Reed, Sophia M. Centi, Alyse W. Staley, Teri L. Hernandez, Amy J. Barton Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research