Pediatric Specialty Nursing Associations and their Role in Leadership Development
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

First-Time Mothers' Invisible Presence Using Social Networking Sites
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Crisis in the United States: Strategies for Improvement from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Perinatal Patient Safety Source Type: research

Toward Evidence-Based Practice
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Toward Evidence-Based Practice Source Type: research

Global Peripartum Mental Health: The Silent Burden for Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Global Health and Nursing Source Type: research

Treatment of Low Milk Supply
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Breastfeeding Source Type: research

Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Hot Topics in Pediatric Nursing Source Type: research

New Management Guidelines for Mild Hypertension During Pregnancy
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Hot Topics in Maternity Nursing Source Type: research

Pregnant Women's Perception of Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Background: Birth outcomes including low birth weight, preterm birth, and delayed infant neurodevelopment are associated with secondhand smoke exposure while pregnant. The purpose of the study was to explore pregnant women's perspectives on secondhand smoke exposure to understand their experience and inform recommendations. Study Design and Methods: Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 secondhand smoke-exposed pregnant women in the United States. Results: Four primary themes were identified: feeling powerless, trapped, and discomfort; enhancing women's self-advocacy and initiative;...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Effects of Acupressure on Lactation: An Integrated Review
Purpose: To assess the effects of acupressure on lactation. Methods: A literature search was conducted via Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Embase, and PubMed using keyword search terms acupuncture, Tuina and breastfeeding, human lactation or human milk and excluded auricular. Inclusion criteria were articles in English with no restriction on publication date. We included acupuncture as well as acupressure to ensure that relevant articles were not missed. Results: After duplicates were removed, our initial search yielded 217 articles. Using the PRISMA checklist (Liberati ...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Subject Matter Expert Nurses in Safe Sleep Program Implementation
Conclusion: Use of the SME role for program implementation led to highly favorable SME-reported outcomes in leading a hospital-based QI program. (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Pediatric Specialty Nursing Associations and their Role in Leadership Development
Conclusions: Membership in a professional nursing organization provides nurses with professional development; continuing education including journal subscription and conference attendance; networking; opportunities for specialty certification, career advancement, and leadership development; and research-based clinical standards and guidelines that promote best practice. The relationship between membership in pediatric professional organizations and leadership is clear in mission statements and strategic plans. Nurse leaders play a key role in advancing the organization's mission and goals. Nursing faculty, practice exe...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

First-Time Mothers' Invisible Presence Using Social Networking Sites
Purpose: To describe first-time mothers' experiences with online social networking sites in the early postpartum period, explore how mothers use them to gain support, and to evaluate how their use can aid or hinder maternal role transition. Study Design: Qualitative descriptive study. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study, using convenience and snowball sampling, first-time mothers in the early postpartum period were recruited through social media. Semistructured interviews were conducted virtually where mothers were asked to describe their experiences with online social networking. Thematic analysi...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

Birth Center Breastfeeding Rates: A Literature Review
Discussion: Although breastfeeding rates reported in birth centers are higher than national breastfeeding rates and targets, authors of the included studies did not explore or analyze these rates in-depth. Developing standard definitions and data collection may enhance research about breastfeeding outcomes in birth centers. Clinical Implications: Giving birth in a birth center is associated with higher than national breastfeeding rates. (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Overturning Roe v. Wade: What are the Implications for Perinatal Nurses?
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Editorial Source Type: research