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Maternity Nurses' Responses to Maternal Early Warning Criteria
Conclusion: A systematic record review by frontline nurses can monitor identification and response to maternal early warning signs. Feedback on patient transports can reinforce nurses' decision-making that has the potential to improve responsiveness to clinical warning signs. (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Birth and Breastfeeding in the Hospital Setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic
We present experiences of three first-time, healthy mothers and their babies, as they gave birth in the hospital and were breastfeeding during the start of the pandemic in Philadelphia, PA. Each case is framed in the mother's prenatal goals, infant feeding intentions, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum experiences. Shared concerns and experiences among the three participants are described in five key areas: 1) Recommendations changing every day, 2) Guilt, concern, and stress, 3) In-person versus telehealth visits, 4) Missing time with family and friends, and 5) Silver linings. Through these mothers' experiences, nurses a...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Pregnant Women's Reports of the Impact of COVID-19 on Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, and Infant Feeding Plans
Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has affected pregnancy, prenatal maternity care practices, and infant feeding plans among pregnant persons in the United States. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study using an app-based survey. Methods: A link to the survey was sent via email to users of the Ovia Pregnancy app on May 20, 2020 and was open for 1 week. Participants were asked to complete the survey as it applied to their pregnancy, breastfeeding, and maternity care received during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning approximately February 2020 throu...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CE Connection Source Type: research

Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Labor and Delivery Nurses
Purpose: To describe the prevalence and severity of secondary traumatic stress (STS) among labor and delivery nurses within a Northeastern United States academic health system. Study Design and Methods: Using a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design, a convenience sample of labor and delivery nurses (288 nurses) were invited to complete Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS), a 17-item Likert-type instrument, that measures intrusion, avoidance, and the arousal symptoms associated with indirect exposure to traumatic events. Five additional questions about potential consequences of STS were also asked....
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Postpartum Depression in American Indian/Alaska Native Women: A Scoping Review
Conclusions: This review uncovered significant gaps in the literature and suggested ways to advance the PPD science for AI/AN women. Clinical implications were described. (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Black Lives Matter: COVID, Crisis, and Color
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Editorial Source Type: research

Preterm Labor and Birth: A Clinical Review
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Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research

Walking on Eggshells: An Update on the Stigmatizing of Teen Mothers
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research

Labor Dystocia
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Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Perinatal Patient Safety Source Type: research

Toward Evidence-Based Practice
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Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Toward Evidence-Based Practice Source Type: research

Promoting Child and Adolescent Health
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Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Global Health and Nursing Source Type: research

Disparities in Breastfeeding and Use of Pasteurized Donor Human Milk
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Breastfeeding Source Type: research

Childhood Food Insecurity
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Hot Topics in Pediatric Nursing Source Type: research

Empowering Women to Recognize Maternal Warning Signs
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Hot Topics in Maternity Nursing Source Type: research

Connecting with Families through Virtual Perinatal Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This report focuses on the process and challenges of transitioning to and implementation of the virtual format in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. We discuss the rapidly evolving programmatic changes to our approach and reflect on the themes and changing landscape of our newly structured model. Questions and answers live discussion webinars “Ask the Educator” on various topics were a valuable tool in connecting with families and allaying anxiety and fear. (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research