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Research and Professional Literature to Inform Practice, March/April 2024
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Amy Alspaugh Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Increasing Rates of Human Papillomavirus Catch ‐Up Vaccination at a Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project
DiscussionRates of catch-up HPV vaccination increased significantly following the multicomponent, systems-based intervention. Further iteration of the quality improvement process should examine the sustainability of the interventions and the effects of the intervention on vaccine series completion. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: C. Shannon Pfingstag Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research

Birth Experience Among Black Women in the United States: A Qualitative Meta ‐Synthesis
DiscussionFragmented care resulted in reports of poor birth experiences in several studies. Open communication and feeling known by perinatal care providers was influential in improving childbirth experiences among Black women; these themes are consistent with existing research. Further prospective research exploring relationships among these themes and perinatal outcomes is needed. Limitations of this report include the use of content analysis and meta-synthesis which may lose the granularity of the original reports; however, the aggregation of voices may provide valuable, transferable, actionable insight that can inform ...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elizabeth J. Spurlock, Rita H. Pickler Tags: Review Source Type: research

A Qualitative Exploration of Self ‐Advocacy Experiences of Black Women in the Perinatal Period: Who Is Listening?
This study offers promising directions to support Black women in advocating for their perinatal health care needs and values. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Teresa Hagan Thomas, Savannah Vetterly, Elizabeth B. Kaselitz, Willa Doswell, Betty Braxter Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Intrauterine Devices
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Midwifery Tags: Ask the Midwife Source Type: research

Research and Professional Literature to Inform Practice for March/April 2024
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 30, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Amy Alspaugh Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

Systematic Reviews to Inform Practice, March/April 2024
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 30, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nena R. Harris Tags: Recent Publications Source Type: research

Influence of Food Security Status and Diet Quality on Maternal Gestational Weight Gain
DiscussionImproved diet quality potentially lowers GWG in women with food security. However, in vulnerable populations, including women with food insecurity, improvements in diet quality may not effectively enhance GWG. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 30, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Joshua R. Sparks, Candice A. Myers, Suzanne Phelan, Robert L. Newton Jr, Shengping Yang, Leanne M. Redman Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Celebrating Midwifery Globally: Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 29, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa D. Avery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Maintaining A Long ‐Term Practice of Daily Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises: What Do Childbearing Women Think?
This study aimed to answer 2 key questions: What prevents women from performing PFMT long term, and what can health care providers do to support women to perform them?MethodsPostpartum women from 4 sites in the United States completed a questionnaire about experiences with PFMT or Kegel exercises during and after pregnancy. This study focused on one of the 7 open-ended questions: What would prevent you from performing Kegels lifelong? Thematic analysis was implemented via an inductive approach using Braun and Clarke's 6-phase process.ResultsThree salient themes emerged that help explain factors that prevent women from adhe...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Susan M. Yount ‐Tavener, Rebecca A. Fay Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Role of Passive Descent and Epidural Analgesia in Outcomes Associated With Prolonged Pushing Among Nulliparous Individuals in Midwifery Care
In this study, we report the incidence of prolonged second stage stratified by epid ural analgesia and/or passive descent. Secondary aims included calculating the odds of cesarean birth, obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and neonatal complications.MethodsData were collected prospectively from a single academic center in the United States from 2012 through 2019. Our cohort analysis of labors attended by midwives for nulliparous, term, singleton, and vertex pregnancies included both descriptive and inferential statistics comparing outcomes between prolonged versus nonprolonged pushing group...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elise N. Erickson, Sally R. Hersh, Mariah R. Wharton, Marit L. Bovbjerg, Ellen L. Tilden Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Improving Equitable Postpartum Care in an Urban Private Clinic with Predominantly Black Patients
DiscussionThis quality initiative addressed a key factor in health equity for a predominantly Black, Medicaid-insured population in an urban clinic by raising PPV attendance rates above national standards of 90% and improving client satisfaction and the quality of care received during these visits. The project was low cost and created sustainable systems for maintaining evidence-based equitable care. Limitations included the coronavirus disease 19 pandemic, clinic staff turnover, and staff and client biases. Continued innovative research targeted at improving health equity is needed. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Yannique Tello, Kristin A. Gianelis Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research

Implicit and Explicit Weight Bias among Midwives: Variations Across Demographic Characteristics
DiscussionThis was the first quantitative study of how weight bias varies across demographic characteristics among a national sample of midwives. Further exploration is needed in more diverse samples. In addition, research to determine whether weight bias influences clinical decision-making and quality of care is warranted. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Heather M. Bradford, Rebecca M. Puhl, Julia C. Phillippi, Mary S. Dietrich, Jeremy L. Neal Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactating Parents ’ Experiences With Online Support Groups: An Integrative Review
DiscussionSpecific subpopulations of breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and lactating parents and their partners found comfort in online support groups because they normalized more unique feeding practices and offered a space to provide and receive encouragement. Additionally, this review includes fathers/partners as a previously ignored subpopulation who benefit from education and support with breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and lactation. This subpopulation is also an area for expanded research on the use of online support groups by partners of lactating parents. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Haley K. Reicher, Diane L. Spatz Tags: Review Source Type: research