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Health Care Use, Coverage, and Experiences During the Year Prior to Pregnancy in a Primarily Hispanic Population with Low Income: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
This study describes health care utilization and experiences and how health care costs were covered in the year prior to pregnancy in a population of primarily Hispanic women with low income.MethodsPregnant participants were recruited from 5 Federally Qualified Health Center clinics. Semistructured interviews included questions about health care in the year prior to pregnancy. Transcripts were analyzed using a thematic approach that integrated deductive and inductive analysis.ResultsMost participants self-identified as Hispanic. Just under half were US citizens. All but one were Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Prog...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 7, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Eileen K. Nehme, Divya A. Patel, Dagoberto Cortez, Sophie M. Morse, Kirkland Schuessler, Lauren E. Gulbas Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Responding to Humanitarian Crises: Midwifery Care in Bangladesh
This article describes how midwives deployed to rural primary health centers provided quality SRHR services, particularly for labor and birth assistance and initial management of perinatal emergencies and referral in the aftermath of the 2022 floodin g in northern and northeastern Bangladesh. Supportive supervision from physicians, adequate health care logistics and supplies, and administrative support from local health authorities created an enabling environment for the midwives. Community engagement through volunteers helped build rapport with residents and allowed patients to navigate health services. Deploying midwives...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 1, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nabila H. Purno, Animesh Biswas, Rondi Anderson, Dewan Md Emdadul Hoque Tags: Innovations from the Field Source Type: research

The Effects of Latitude and Temperate Weather on Vitamin D Deficiency and Women's Reproductive Health: A Scoping Review
DiscussionVitamin D deficiency is a global environmental problem that affects female reproductive health and depends on multiple environmental factors and human behavior. Therefore, we recommend consideration of environmental and sociocultural factors in public policy and clinical research and more research on the effectiveness of supplementation and fortification strategies. Health care professionals working in reproductive health need to generate actions for detection of, education on, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency among women across their life spans, considering the multicausality of the phenomenon, which inclu...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Cynthia Vergara ‐Maldonado, José Ramon Urdaneta‐Machado Tags: Review Source Type: research

What is a Midwife?
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Ask the Midwife Source Type: research

Comment on: “Melanated Group Midwifery Care: Centering the Voices of the Black Birthing Community”
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Judith T. Fullerton Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Effects of Climate Change and Air Pollution on Perinatal Health
AbstractClimate change is often framed as an environmental concern; however, the burning of fossil fuels both directly and indirectly impacts air quality and, thus, human health. Gas byproducts of combustion lead to increased levels of atmospheric ozone and carbon dioxide, which in turn elevate surface temperatures of the earth. This process exposes individuals to respiratory irritants and contributes to increased frequency of natural disasters such as wildfires, negatively impacting respiratory health. Normal physiologic changes in the respiratory system make pregnant people particularly vulnerable to the effects of air p...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Bethany Sanders, Melissa Davis Tags: Clinical Rounds Source Type: research

Reply to: Comment on Melanated Group Midwifery Care: Centering the Voices of the Black Birthing Community
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kylea Liese, Karie Stewart, Pam Pearson, Saria Lofton, Tayo Mbande, Crystal Patil, Li Liu, Stacie Geller Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Social Media Usage as a Form of Breastfeeding Support Among Black Mothers: A Scoping Review of the Literature
DiscussionSocial media is an accessible avenue for breastfeeding information and support. Moreover, it provides a safe space for Black women to interact with others of shared cultural experiences. Therefore, incorporating social media into breastfeeding interventions can positively affect breastfeeding rates among Black women. More research is needed to assess the direct effect of social media breastfeeding support groups on the breastfeeding behaviors and experiences of Black women. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Chanell O. Haley, Tyra T. Gross, Chandra R. Story, Cathy G. McElderry, Kahler W. Stone Tags: Review Source Type: research

Measuring Fear of Childbirth Among a Diverse Population in the United States: A Revised Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Scale (WDEQ ‐10)
The objective of this study was to revise the WDEQ and analyze its reliability and validity for use in the United States.MethodsThe questionnaire was revised using qualitative data from a previously published study of fear of childbirth within a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse group of pregnant or postpartum people in the United States. Psychometric properties were analyzed in terms of construct validity, reliability, and factor analysis from a group of 329 participants.ResultsThe revised and shortened 10 item WDEQ-10 comprises 3 subscales: fear of environmental factors, fear of death or injury, and fear of ...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Lee Roosevelt, Ruth Zielinski, Julia Seng, Lisa Kane Low Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Impact of Extreme Heat Exposure on Pregnant People and Neonates: A State of the Science Review
AbstractThe relationship between heat exposure and perinatal morbidity and mortality is of increasing concern as global temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more frequent and intense. Heat exposure can lead to a multitude of harmful outcomes for pregnant individuals and neonates, including hospitalization and death. This state of the science review explored the evidence on the associations between heat exposure and negative health outcomes during pregnancy and the neonatal period. Findings suggest that improving health care provider and patient awareness of heat-related risks and implementing specific intervent...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Yuval Baharav, Lilly Nichols, Anya Wahal, Owen Gow, Kurt Shickman, Maya Edwards, Katie Huffling Tags: Review Source Type: research

Research and Professional Literature to Inform Practice, May/June 2023
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nancy A. Niemczyk, Lauren Narbey Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

Systematic Reviews to Inform Practice, May/June 2023
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Mary K. Barger, Abby Howe ‐Heyman, Nena R. Harris Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

Leadership Link: Evaluation of an Online Leadership Curriculum for Certified Midwives and Certified Nurse ‐Midwives
This study evaluated acceptability and preliminary outcomes of Leadership Link, a scalable online learning program that aims to increase midwives ’ leadership competencies.MethodsThe program evaluation study enrolled early-career midwives (<10 years since certification) into an online leadership curriculum using the LinkedIn Learning platform. The curriculum consisted of 10 courses (approximately 11 hours) of self-paced, non-health care-specific leadership content supplemented with brief midwifery-specific introductions from midwifery leaders. A preprogram, postprogram, and follow-up study design was used to evaluate ...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 19, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Emma Clark, Julie Solomon, Shayna D. Cunningham, Kristin Bard, Akane Sugimoto Storey Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Heat is On: Imperative for Midwifery Engagement in Climate Change
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Robyn T. Churchill, Melissa D. Avery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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