Facts, Fake News, and COVID-19 Vaccination
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - February 25, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Editorial Source Type: research

Anemia in Pregnancy: Screening and Clinical Management Strategies
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

Breastfeeding Experiences of Autistic Women
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

Maternal Mental Health
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 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 - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Toward Evidence-Based Practice Source Type: research

Culturally Sensitive Care of Immigrant and Refugee Mothers with Babies in the NICU
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Global Health and Nursing Source Type: research

Marijuana and Breastfeeding
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Breastfeeding Source Type: research

Transition to Safe Sleep at Home Needs a Consistent Approach for NICU Babies and Their Parents
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Hot Topics in Pediatric Nursing Source Type: research

Postpartum Pain Management
No abstract available (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ONGOING COLUMNS: Hot Topics in Maternity Nursing Source Type: research

Elevated Blood Pressure in Women of Childbearing Age in the United States
Purpose: Elevated blood pressure is frequently associated with adverse health issues among women during and after childbirth in the United States. The purpose of this study was to describe incidence of and determine predictors of prehypertension and hypertension among women of childbearing age in the United States. Study Design and Methods: Using secondary data analysis, existing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES; 2013-2018) were used to address study aims. Inclusion criteria were women in the age range commonly considered to be of childbearing age, 15 to 44 years of age. Sim...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Unmet Birth Expectations and Birth Trauma among Adolescents
Purpose: To assess and compare birth expectations of younger and older age adolescents and explore if unmet expectations predict psychological birth trauma (PBT). Study Design and Methods: This secondary analysis expands findings of a previous study (N = 303) which classified adolescents' perceptions of birth into four main themes. The previous study used a mixed-methods approach providing data related to birth expectations. For the current study, expectations were determined by themes as met or unmet by three reviewers. Of 116 useable written narrations, responses of younger (ages 13-17) versus older (ages 18-1...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Burnout and Turnover among NICU Nurses
Introduction: In 2019, the national average turnover rate of registered nurses in the United States was approximately 17.8%. Each percentage increase in turnover costs a hospital, on average, $270,800. Although burnout is a known contributor to nurses' turnover intention, few studies have examined the relationship between nurse burnout and turnover, and there is little data on this relationship in neonatal intensive care environments. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between nurse burnout and turnover among neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses. Study Design: A secondary analysis of...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research

Anemia in Pregnancy: Screening and Clinical Management Strategies
Screening recommendations for anemia during pregnancy, etiologies of inherited and noninherited forms of anemia, their impact on maternal–fetal outcomes, and the clinical management of pregnant patients presenting with these conditions are reviewed. Anemia during pregnancy can cause adverse perinatal outcomes including preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, and increased maternal and fetal mortality. Physiologic (dilutional) anemia and iron deficiency anemia are the two most common noninherited forms of anemia, and some cases may be the result of an underlying comorbidity such as diabetes or lupus. Aplastic anemi...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

Breastfeeding Experiences of Autistic Women
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of autistic women who breastfed. Study Design and Methods: We used a qualitative phenomenology design and a thematic analysis method. Semistructured interviews were conducted using a purposive sample from social media support groups for autistic adults. The interview involved one overarching question about their breastfeeding experience. Results: Twenty-three autistic women who breastfed their infant(s) participated in our study. Three main themes were identified including intense sensory perception, focused determination, and one size does...
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NCPD Connection Source Type: research

“It Took Away the Joy:” First American Mothers' Experiences with Postpartum Depression
This study provides a better understanding of some First American women's PPD experiences that facilitates judgment of the importance of PPD within a cultural context. Clinicians need to create culturally appropriate responses to First American women's PPD needs. (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)
Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing - December 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research