Postpartum and Neonatal Nursing Care During the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic
We describe select influenza infection control policies and practices related to postpartum and newborn care during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. In an online survey of obstetric and neonatal nurses, significantly more nurses indicated a written hospital policy supporting each of the practices during versus before the pandemic. The two practices least often implemented were temporary separation of healthy newborns from ill mothers (37.7 percent) and testing newborns for influenza virus infection if signs of influenza were observed (31.4 percent). Presence of written hospital policies increased implementation of practices. Findin...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - August 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Lauren B. Zapata, Holly S. Ruch‐Ross, Jennifer L. Williams, Catherine Ruhl Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Bone Health in Preterm Infants
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - August 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Laurie LaRusso Tags: On the Edge Source Type: research
The Psychological Impact of Medical Trauma: One Woman's Childbirth Story
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - August 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Flaum Hall Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Become an Author and Share Your Knowledge
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - August 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary C. Brucker Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Strange Nurse in a Strange Land
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Raymond Bingham Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Supporting Research to Promote the Health of Women and Newborns
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Tags: News and Views Source Type: research
Campaign for Action
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer P. Hellwig Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
Osteoporosis Risk Reduction and Bone Health
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The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General has described osteoporosis as a major public health concern that is both underdiagnosed and undertreated. Educating women about modifiable risk factors and encouraging them to alter and maintain lifestyle choices that improve bone density is essential for their bone health. Evaluating those at risk using laboratory measures and dual X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA), and appropriate therapeutic intervention followed by monitoring for compliance and treatment effectiveness should result in risk reduction and improved bone health. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeanmarie Bechtle Tags: Well Woman Source Type: research
Postpartum Depression Screening in Yemeni and Punjabi Immigrant Women
This article describes strategies for using a postpartum depression screening tool with women from two immigrant minority populations (from Yemen and from the Punjab region of India). Techniques to maximize success while working with interpreters and with women's unique cultural considerations are presented. Two case studies provide examples of challenges presented and overcome by women from each of these populations. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara Fritz, Carole McGregor Tags: Beyond Borders Source Type: research
Updated Treatment Guidelines for Gonorrhea Infections
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Gonorrhea is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It continues to be a major cause of morbidity for women and has been linked to infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease. In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised the current treatment guidelines for gonorrhea in response to the rising rates of antibiotic resistance. This column will discuss the new guidelines, including the rationale for the change as well as nursing implications to support timely and effective treatment of gonorrhea. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Heidi Collins Fantasia Tags: Rx Source Type: research
Incarceration During Pregnancy
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Women are now the fastest growing group among incarcerated persons in the United States. With approximately 6 percent to 10 percent of incarcerated women pregnant, the intersection of pregnancy and incarceration is an important issue. Incarcerated women are more likely to experience illness and serious diseases, and pregnant incarcerated women are particularly vulnerable, reporting late or less than optimal prenatal care. Nurses working in labor and delivery, postpartum units and correctional facilities are at the forefront of assessment, education and advocacy for pregnant women who are incarcerated. This column ...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Melissa A. Sutherland Tags: A Second Look Source Type: research
Tracking ‘Near Misses’ to Keep Newborns Safe From Falls
This article describes an innovative project to prevent newborn falls using information gathered about near misses. Most near misses occurred on the night shift, had the mother holding the baby and occurred an average of 52.6 hours after delivery. Collaboration among staff and patients is crucial to address risk factors present during near misses and to ultimately prevent newborn falls both in the hospital and at home. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Ann Slogar, Debra Gargiulo, Judy Bodrock Tags: In Practice Source Type: research
Modesty Matters: Cultural Sensitivity and Cervical Cancer Prevention in Muslim Women in the United States
This article presents current recommendations for screening, highlights the need for prevention strategies for children (e.g., HPV vaccination), addresses the limited amount of research on this population and suggests strategies to discuss and encourage cervical cancer screening and prevention among Muslim women. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Elizabeth Guimond, Khlood Salman Tags: CNE Feature Source Type: research
The art of supporting families faced with neonatal transport
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When newborns and their families are separated due to neonatal transport, it's critical to support families to ensure emotional and physical well‐being of both babies and parents. Care providers at both sending and receiving facilities play an equally important role in providing education, information and support to families separated from newborns. A family‐centered care approach in neonatal transport is truly a multidisciplinary, multiunit and multisystem approach. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Sara L. Mosher Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Developing a Policy to Support Breastfeeding in Women Who Are Hospitalized and Acutely Ill
This article describes the development and implementation of a policy to identify, educate and support acutely ill women and their families in reaching their breastfeeding goals. A case study highlights how we supported the initiation of breastfeeding in an adult intensive care unit. Considerations for obstetric nurses when postpartum women are hospitalized on nonobstetric units are shared. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Jo Watson, Sue Hermann, Billarar Johnson Tags: Feature Source Type: research
