Ankyloglossia Its Impact Breastfeeding
This article contrasts two very different experiences of one mother breastfeeding her two sons to demonstrate the potential impact of ankyloglossia on breastfeeding. When too restrictive, ankyloglossia, also known as tongue‐tie, can cause the newborn to ineffectively suckle at the breast. Breastfeeding difficulties can occur, such as long feedings or damaged nipples. When nurses, lactation consultants and other providers recognize this situation, they can refer women for further care and treatment, which can ultimately lead to breastfeeding success. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Lydia Henry, Rebecca Hayman Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Donor Motivations, Associated Risks and Ethical Considerations of Oocyte Donation
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Three decades after the first reported successful cases, oocyte donation continues to grow in popularity and regard as an established method to aid women in achieving their reproductive goals. As a result of the increased demand for donated oocytes, many young women in the U.S. volunteer to undergo complex medical procedures to donate their oocytes in return for financial compensation. To best care for these women before, during and after donation, it is important to explore donor characteristics and motivations, discuss the safety of the donation procedure and examine the ethical issues related to this process. (...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy L. Boutelle Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Competencies for Providing Evidence‐Based Care
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Laurie LaRusso Tags: On the Edge Source Type: research
Lean In to Our Profession
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Nurses play a critical role in the delivery of high‐quality, evidence‐based health care. Nurses can “lean in” to our professional by voicing our opinions, contributing to decisions affecting health care practice and policy, and assuming leadership roles. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Catherine H. Ivory Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Enriching a Classroom Lesson on Grief and Loss
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Nature Versus Nurture
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary C. Brucker Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Full Circle
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Melanie Chichester Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Nursing Care Quality Measurement
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: AWHONN Position Statement Source Type: research
Nursing Education
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: AWHONN Position Statement Source Type: research
AWHONN Launches Postpartum Hemorrhage Project
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: News and Views Source Type: research
New Resource for Applying Evidence to Practice
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Summer Hunt Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
A New Pharmacologic Treatment for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
This article reviews the indications, dosage and nursing interventions associated with using doxylamine succinate/pyridoxine to treat NVP. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Heidi Collins Fantasia Tags: Rx Source Type: research
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy
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Sexually transmitted infections (STI) occur during pregnancy and can have serious consequences for women and infants. National guidelines include recommendations for STI screening in all pregnant women; however women continue to be underscreened, and risks related to infection during pregnancy persist. Nurses caring for women of childbearing age should be aware of screening guidelines and approaches for testing. This column reviews two recent studies: The first examines compliance with recommended prenatal STI testing and the second highlights a novel concept to reduce the female‐gender‐specific approach to ST...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Holly B. Fontenot, Emily R. George Tags: A Second Look Source Type: research
Developing a Process to Support Perinatal Nurses After a Critical Event
This article describes the development and implementation of this plan. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Suzan Foreman Tags: In Practice Source Type: research
Hypnotherapy for Labor and Birth
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Hypnotherapy is an integrative mind‐body technique with therapeutic potential in various health care applications, including labor and birth. Evaluating the efficacy of this modality in controlled studies can be difficult, because of methodologic challenges, such as obtaining adequate sample sizes and standardizing experimental conditions. Women using hypnosis techniques for childbirth in hospital settings may face barriers related to caregiver resistance or institutional policies. The potential anxiolytic and analgesic effects of clinical hypnosis for childbirth merit further study. Nurses caring for women duri...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen R. Beebe Tags: CNE Feature Source Type: research
