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Receiving a Prenatal or Postnatal Diagnosis of (Dis)Ability: The Role and Importance of the Nurse. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Morgan MacNeil, Marsha Campbell-Yeo
The phenomenon of carrying and birthing an infant with a (dis)ability is complex and emotionally driven for parents. Infants with (dis)abilities are at risk for long-term health and developmental challenges, which may cause fear and stress in families. Parents report dissatisfaction with their experience of learning of their infant's (dis)ability diagnosis. After unexpected news is given to expecting
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Doula Services and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Jiana Saigh, Lacey Roche, Margaret L Longacre
Doulas offer support and advice to some women during the childbirth process, however access to doula care is not available to all due to availability and cost.
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Parents' Experiences with Postpartum Support Groups using Videoconferencing: Perceptions of Safety in the Virtual Space. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Sheri Price, Megan Aston, Anna MacLeod, Kathryn Stone, Susan Jack, Britney Benoit, Rachel Ollivier, Phillip Joy, Damilola Iduye
To explore new parents' experiences with web-based videoconferencing as a mechanism of offering postpartum virtual support groups.
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Barriers and Facilitators of Parent Presence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Marliese Dion Nist, Elizabeth J Spurlock, Rita H Pickler
The purpose of this study was to describe system-level and personal factors influencing parent presence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and identify differences in factors by sociodemographic characteristics.
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Compassionate Care: Listening Visits Provided by Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Lisa S Segre, Rebecca Chuffo Davila, Erika Banks, Kayla Hohmann, Maureen Vlasich, Maria L Hein, Cheryl Tatano Beck
Although mothers of infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often experience clinically significant levels of depression symptoms, accessing mental-health treatment may be difficult. NICU mothers need emotional support that is conveniently delivered at the infant's point-of-care by a trusted professional who is knowledgeable about the medical and nursing care in the NICU. Listening
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Birth Care Gaps in the CHildbirth Options, Information, and person-Centered Explanation (CHOICEs) Measure. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Amy H Goh, Keisha Robinson, Jaih B Craddock, Rachel Blankstein Breman
The objective of this study was to revise and improve the intrapartum items of the shared decision-making (SDM) measure, CHildbirth Options, Information and person-Centered Explanation (CHOICEs).
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The Lived Experience of Postpartum Intergenerational Conflict of Vietnamese American Women with their Vietnamese Immigrant Parents: It's A Generational Thing! MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Timothea Vo
US-born Vietnamese women who are in their childbearing years are more likely to identify with "western" perspectives when compared to their immigrant mothers who were born in Vietnam. Still, a gap in knowledge exists of their intergenerational differences. The purpose of this study was to explore and better understand Vietnamese American women's experiences of postpartum intergenerational conflict
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Perinatal Bereavement in Racially, Culturally, and Gender Diverse Families. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Natasha Nurse-Clarke, Agata Freedle, Julie Bindeman, Jennifer Jarvis, Jessica Sember
Perinatal loss, the tragic event of losing a baby before, during, or shortly after birth, is a profoundly distressing experience for any family. We focus on the unique challenges faced by diverse families, encompassing those from underrepresented racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. Diverse families often encounter inadequate support, misunderstandings, and even mistreatment during their
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Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Lee K Roosevelt, Leonardo Kattari, Charles Yingling
Nurses play a critical role in providing gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. With heightened debate about the clinical care for transgender and gender-diverse youth in the national and global spotlight, now more than ever before nurses must equip themselves with the knowledge and the evidence spanning more than 4 decades that support the clinical use of gender-affirming
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Postpartum Mental Health and Perceptions of Discrimination among Asian Fathers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Deepika Goyal, Justine Dol, Jackie Huynh, Sulekha Anand, Cindy-Lee Dennis
The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to examine the prevalence of postpartum depression and anxiety symptomatology among fathers of Asian descent living in North America during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (2) to identify the occurrences of online racial discrimination.
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Obstetric Racism, Education, and Racial Concordance. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Terri L Major-Kincade
The United States holds the distinction of being the developed country with the worst perinatal outcomes despite spending the most per capita on health care. Black women are three to four times more likely than White women to experience adverse birth outcomes. These outcomes persist despite access to prenatal care, insurance, and college education. A long overdue racial reckoning has arrived, beginning
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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Review and Case Report. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-4 Courtney Stanley Sundin, Laura Gomez, Brian Chapman
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, sudden, and catastrophic complication of pregnancy that can result in cardiopulmonary arrest, potentially leading to death. The pathophysiology of an AFE includes an inflammatory and coagulopathic response due to fetal materials entering maternal circulation with the hallmark triad of symptoms: acute respiratory distress, cardiovascular collapse, and coagulopathy
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Knowledge of Maternal Mortality Risk Among Women with Substance Use Disorders during Pregnancy and Postpartum. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-4 Kalyn M Renbarger, Greta Slater, Barbara Phelps
The purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge of maternal mortality risk of women with substance use disorder in the perinatal period.
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Dental Screening and Referral during Prenatal Care. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Michelle Spencer, Shannon K Idzik
Oral health is an important aspect of overall health and should be maintained during pregnancy. Due to complex physiological changes during pregnancy, the pregnant woman is at risk for developing periodontal disease and dental caries which are associated with poor birth outcomes including preterm births and low birthweight infants. Evidence-based guidelines developed by several professional organizations
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Use of a Supplemental Feeding Tube Device and Breastfeeding at 4 Weeks. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Frances Penny, Elizabeth A Brownell, Michelle Judge, Mary Marshall-Crim, Diana Cartagena, Jacqueline M McGrath
Mothers having difficulty breastfeeding their infants may use alternative supportive feeding methods. Although a supplemental feeding tube device is commonly used, efficacy for supporting sustained breastfeeding remains unknown.
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Skin-to-Skin Contact during Cesarean Birth in the United States over the Last Decade. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Jessica S Junk-Wilson, Elizabeth K King, Lindsey M Murphy, Hassan Raza
To assess skin-to-skin contact during cesarean birth, including incidence and maternal characteristics.
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Black Families Who Choose Long-Term Breastfeeding. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Stephanie N Acquaye, Diane L Spatz
Black families face disproportionate rates of poor health outcomes, including low rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration. Some Black mothers make the decision to breastfeed their child beyond infancy and report positive experiences. Understanding their backgrounds, motivations, and characteristics of their breastfeeding experiences may provide insight into what factors facilitate achievement
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Women Who Give Birth Preterm Do Not Meet Dietary Guidelines During Pregnancy. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Evgenia Jen Filatava, Nicolette E Overton, Noura El Habbal, Melissa Perez Capotosto, Matt Gregas, Katherine E Gregory
To evaluate maternal dietary intake during pregnancy compared with the 2015-2020 and 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).
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Nulliparous Women's Expectations and Experiences of Early Labor. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Lisa Heelan-Fancher, Tiffany A Moore Simas, Julianne Mazzawi, Tina Dumont, Joyce K Edmonds
To describe the expectations of early labor by nulliparous pregnant women in their third trimester and first-time mothers' experiences of early labor after they had given birth.
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Posttraumatic Growth after Postpartum Psychosis. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Cheryl Tatano Beck, Teresa Twomey
To explore positive changes in women's beliefs, emotions, and behaviors following their struggles with postpartum psychosis.
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Predictors of Postpartum Depression Among Women with Low Incomes in the United States. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Elizabeth Lau, Yenupini Joyce Adams
To evaluate the predictors of postpartum depression and to examine the effects of maternal racial identity on postpartum depression among women with low incomes in the United States.
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Fathers Matter: Black Fathers' Relationships with their Partners during Pregnancy and Postpartum. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Dawn P Misra, Carmen Giurgescu, Cleopatra Howard Caldwell, Peter Song, Mengtong Hu, Rosemary Adaji, Sarah Vaughan
To describe the characteristics of participants in the Fathers Matter study for a better understanding of fathers of the baby who engage in pregnancy research involving primarily Black couples and their relationships with their partners.
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Nursing Interventions for Children with Atopic Dermatitis and Their Families: A Scoping Review. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Bomi Kim, Sunyeob Choi
The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize and synthesis studies about nursing interventions for children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis and their families.
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Standardizing Care of the Late Preterm Infant. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-8-14 Pamela C Smith, Catherine F Yonkaitis, Melissa M Reigart
Late preterm infants are infants born between 34 and 36 6/7 weeks gestation. Compared to term infants, late preterm infants are at increased risk for breastfeeding difficulties, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and hypothermia due to their relative physiologic and metabolic immaturity.
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Challenges in Accessing Mental Health Care during Pregnancy and Postpartum in Rural Montana. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-8-14 Marcy N Hanson, Sarah Reese, Sophia R Newcomer
Postpartum depression is a well-known maternal health care concern. For women using substances or experiencing underlying mental health conditions, incidence of postpartum depression is higher than that of the general population. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators associated with seeking mental health care among women with substance use disorder or mental health concerns
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The Oral Microbiome Throughout Pregnancy: A Scoping Review. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-6-27 Rebecca Koerner, Stephanie Prescott, Amy Alman, Allyson Duffy, Maureen Groer
Oral health is associated with systemic health, including adverse pregnancy outcomes. Understanding the oral microbiome during pregnancy may lead to targeted interventions for prevention of adverse outcomes. The purpose of this review is to examine the literature on the oral microbiome throughout pregnancy.
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Over-the-Counter Pain Medication Use During Pregnancy. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-6-27 Julie Vignato, Brooke Mehner, Alondra Negrete, Lisa S Segre
To examine over-the-counter pain medication use in pregnancy.
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Influence of Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences on Birth Outcomes in American Indian and non-Hispanic White Women. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Ellen Goldstein, Roger L Brown
Maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are an antecedent risk during prenatal and postpartum periods. We examined race-based differences of the mediating influences of antepartum health risks (prenatal depression, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes) on associations between ACEs and maternal and birth outcomes (postpartum depression, preterm birth, low birthweight) among American Indian
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Facilitators and Barriers of Human Milk Donation. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Wilaiporn Rojjanasrirat, Azza H Ahmed, Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Long
The purpose of this study is to examine perceptions and experiences of women who donate human milk and highlight various aspects of the breast milk donation process.
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Current State of Dor Yeshorim, Expanded Carrier, and Newborn Screening: Benefits and Limitations. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Sharon Anderson
Availability and accessibility of preconception and prenatal genetic carrier and newborn biochemical and genetic screening have grown exponentially over the past 2 decades and as such, it is challenging for clinicians to keep pace. Although genetic counseling or genetic consultation should be offered to all expectant and new parents for prenatal screening decisions and positive results, benefits and
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Gaps in Postnatal Support for Intended Parents. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Jean Salera-Vieira
To identify gaps in postnatal depression screening and support services for intended parents (parents who are intended to receive the baby from a gestational surrogacy pregnancy), also known as commissioned parents.
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The Role of Nurses in Fetal Cardiology Programs: An Integrative Review. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Mary Butler, Erin C McArthur
Fetal cardiology programs are evolving quickly and include multiple interdisciplinary health care professionals whose roles could benefit from clear definition. Nurses provide an essential function in this field; however, descriptions or definitions of nursing practice, education and knowledge requirements, and responsibilities are limited and vary across institutions and disciplines.
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Challenges with Breastfeeding: Pain, Nipple Trauma, and Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Jamie Mahurin-Smith
Breastfeeding problems are common; however, health care providers vary widely in their ability to address them effectively.
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A Multimodal Protocol to Limit Opioid Exposure and Effectively Manage Postoperative Cesarean Birth Pain. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-2-25 Ronda Harden, Denise Dawkins, Keya Stallings-Saints, Michelle DeCoux Hampton, Carol DeLilly
To evaluate the impact of implementing a multimodal plan of care in treating the pain of the postoperative cesarean birth patient that limited opioid exposure.
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Comparing Experiences of Women Who Were Direct Breastfeeding and Women Who Used Expressed Breast Milk to Feed Their Infants. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-2-25 Lisa A Anders, Karen Robinson, Jennifer M Ohlendorf, Lisa Hanson
To provide understanding about feeding experiences of women who provide breast milk through direct breastfeeding and exclusive expression and to compare these experiences.
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Climate and Environmental Change: A Generation at Risk MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Stephanie M. Chalupka, Angela Latter, Janna Trombley
Climate and environmental changes have been described as the biggest global health threat of the 21st century, with the potential to cause immediate harm in early life with important lifelong effects, and important consequences for future generations. Pregnant women and children are increasingly being recognized as vulnerable populations in the context of climate change. The effects can be direct or
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Protecting Children's Health: Asthma and Climate Change MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Ruth McDermott-Levy, Emma Pennea, Caroline Moore
Children are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Their lungs are developing, making children with asthma especially susceptible to temperature extremes, variations in precipitation, poor air quality, and changes in pollen and flora. Structural and social determinants of health, such as racism and poverty, that disproportionately affect children of color are linked to higher rates
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Nursing Strategies to Help Children Cope with Eco-anxiety MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Jennifer Rasmussen
The threat of climate change is causing collective fear and worry among individuals and communities worldwide. Children may be among those who are most affected. As global temperatures continue to rise and subsequent natural disasters occur with more intensity, children are taking notice and, as a result, experiencing what experts are calling “eco-anxiety.” Eco-anxiety, a term used to describe the
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Strategies to Address COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Myths MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Heather E. Berkowitz, Julie C. Jacobson Vann
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) poses risks to pregnant women and their infants. The spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccination is a barrier to optimizing vaccination rates among women of childbearing age. We conducted an environmental scan to identify misinformation about COVID-19 vaccination, pregnancy, and fertility, and a review to identify evidence to refute
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Postpartum Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program: Improving Care for Hypertension during Postpartum after a Hospital Birth. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Kamilah A Hayden-Robinson, Jessica L Deeb
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy complicate about 10% of pregnancies and are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Improving Cardiovascular Follow-Up after Diagnosis of a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy using the Electronic Health Record. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Adriane Burgess, Samantha Stover
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women. Sex-specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease include history of a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
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Screening for Partner Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Joria Le, Jeanne Alhusen, Caitlin Dreisbach
Postpartum depression is a significant mental health condition affecting an estimated 7% to 20% of women, with higher rates among individuals with increased risk factors. Most research on postpartum depression has focused on mothers, with less recognition of the mental health changes experienced by their partners. Research suggests almost 20% of partners may experience postpartum depression, yet our
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Challenges, Job Satisfiers, and Self-Care among Perinatal Nurses in the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Stacey E Iobst, Rachel Blankstein Breman, Mark Walker, Grace Wysong, Natasha Best, Joyce K Edmonds
To explore the perceived challenges, job satisfiers, and self-care of U.S. perinatal nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Perceptions and Use of Safe Sleep Baby Boxes at Hospital Discharge by New Mothers. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-6 Kimberly Hughes, Sara L Gill, Andrea Berndt
A large community hospital in South Texas began distributing safe sleep baby boxes to reduce sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) in 2017.
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Social Interactions and Institutional Structures that Influence 24-Hour Rooming-in for New Mothers and Newborns in the Hospital Setting. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-6 Maureen J McRae, Robbin Miraglia
To describe the social interactions and institutional structures that influence the consistent practice of 24-hour rooming-in of new mothers and newborns in the hospital setting.
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Safe Newborn Sleep Practices on a Large Volume Maternity Service. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-6 Gabrielle Stone, Allison Chase, Dana C Vidrine, Wendy W Singleton, Laurel Kitto, Kelly Laborde, Jeannie Harper, Elizabeth F Sutton
Reinforcing safe infant sleep conditions in the hospital setting supports continuation of safe sleep practices after hospital discharge and should be considered the first line of defense for reducing risk for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at home. The purpose of this study is to determine knowledge of perinatal nurses, nursing assistants, physicians,
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Engagement in Online Communities by New Mothers in Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-06 Nicole M Mattson, Jennifer M Ohlendorf
The purpose of this study was to examine the role of engagement with online communities by women using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to manage recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
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Parental Participation in Preterm Infant Feeding in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-06 Marliese Dion Nist, Audrey Robinson, Rita H Pickler
To identify factors associated with parental participation in the feeding care of hospitalized preterm infants and determine associations between parental participation in feeding and infant neurobehavioral outcomes.
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Experiences of Postpartum Depression of Women of Color. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-06 Cheryl Tatano Beck
To examine the experiences of postpartum depression among U.S.-born women of color via an integrative review.
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OB HUB: Remote Electronic Fetal Monitoring Surveillance. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-06 Deb Lowery, Betsy De Leon, Cynthia Krening, Amy Dempsey, Peter Dwork, Lina Brou, John Tynes, Lisa Thompson
The purpose of this project was to implement a remote fetal surveillance unit with increased vigilance and timelier responses to electronic fetal monitor tracings to improve neonatal outcomes and increase safety.
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Effects of Acupressure on Lactation: An Integrated Review. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-14 Miriam A Rosetti, Diane L Spatz
To assess the effects of acupressure on lactation.
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Pregnant Women's Perception of Secondhand Smoke Exposure. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-14 Rada Artzi-Medvedik, Nourhan Mohamed, Ilana R Azulay Chertok
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.
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Establishing a Breastfeeding Consortium for Clinicians in Pediatric Outpatient Care. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Nicole Conover, Jill Vanderpool, Julie Ginsberg, Meg Kawan, Diane L Spatz
Creating a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers in the primary care setting has been shown to improve breastfeeding rates and duration. An important aspect of establishing a breastfeeding-friendly practice is to engage and educate health care providers. To increase consistency of breastfeeding care and interventions across a large primary care network, we established an Ambulatory Breastfeeding
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Acuity Tools for the Antepartum and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-16 Cheryl Roth, Sarah A Dent, Mary H Luster, Sandra L Hering, R Curtis Bay
To evaluate content validity and interrater reliability for acuity tools developed for the antepartum and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patient population.
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Breastfeeding Symptoms with Tongue- and Lip-Tie. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Rebecca R Hill, Melissa A Richard, Britt F Pados
The aims of this study were to describe maternal and infant symptoms relative to tongue- and lip-tie severity and describe changes in symptoms and feeding efficiency from pre- to post-frenotomy.
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Telehealth to Improve Perinatal Care Access. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-8-13 Angela Y Stanley, Jerrol B Wallace
The United States has the worst maternal mortality rate of peer countries. Since 1935, the maternal mortality risk among Black women has remained three to four times higher than that of White women. Perinatal health care is not available in all areas, which limits the access for certain groups. Many women in the United States live in maternity care deserts with no access to obstetric providers, whereas
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Health Care Professionals' Perceptions of Caring for Patients with Substance Use Disorders during Pregnancy. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-8-13 Elizabeth L Merritt, Ekaterina Burduli, Janet Purath, Denise Smart
Pregnant patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) may experience stigma and implicit and explicit bias from health care professionals when seeking prenatal care. This study explored the perceptions of health care professionals caring for pregnant women with SUDs and examined changes in their perceptions over time following attendance at an educational conference about SUDs.
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Data-Driven Nurse Staffing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-8-13 Keith Feldman, Annie J Rohan
The challenge of nurse staffing is amplified in the acute care neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting, where a wide range of highly variable factors affect staffing. A comprehensive overview of infant factors (severity, intensity), nurse factors (education, experience, preferences, team dynamics), and unit factors (structure, layout, shift length, care model) influencing pre-shift NICU staffing
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First-Time Mothers' Invisible Presence Using Social Networking Sites. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-7-26 Gail M C Elliott, Susan Letvak, Denise Côté-Arsenault, Debra C Wallace, Julia Mendez Smith
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.
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Subject Matter Expert Nurses in Safe Sleep Program Implementation. MCN: Am. J. Matern./Child Nurs. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-7-21 Marilyn Stringer, Bonnie Renner Ohnishi, Deborah Ferrarello, Jessica Lazzeri, Nicholas A Giordano, Rosemary C Polomano
Pennsylvania sudden unexpected infant death rates rank among the highest nationally. A nursing team developed, implemented, evaluated, and disseminated an evidence-based quality improvement (QI) program at birthing hospitals in Pennsylvania to address this issue. To facilitate implementation, clinical nurses were educated as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to empower them to transform and sustain outcomes-driven