Pregnancy and Postpartum
In a notable twist on conventional wisdom, a new American Heart Association scientific statement on managing pregnancy in patients with complex congenital…
Diabetic gastroparesis in pregnancy
WHNP may participate in the management of high-risk pregnancies when collaborating with other multidisciplinary providers.
Early pregnancy loss management for nurse practitioners and midwives
Early pregnancy loss (EPL), or miscarriage, is a common phenomenon in pregnancy; up to 30% of pregnancies result in miscarriage in women who…
Educational tool lowers decline in cervical length screening
Researchers devised an educational tool after a brief survey that identified the reasons why patients were likely to accept or…
Implementation of the Maternal Mental Health Safety Bundle: Standardizing perinatal depression screening and response in a federally qualified health center
A national survey of obstetricians and gynecologists reported that 53% universally screened pregnant patients for depression, but only 33.67% implemented guideline-congruent care.
Improving prenatal health behaviors: Implementing a blended model of prenatal care
A key measure of the efficacy of prenatal care and childbirth education is whether or not they have a positive effect…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Implications for WHNPs and Midwives
In the US, the incidence of PPCM is rising, possibly due to advanced maternal age, an increased rate of multifetal pregnancies secondary to modern fertility techniques, and increased recognition and awareness of the disease.
Preventing Postpartum Depression Closer to Home
About one out of every nine expectant mothers in the United States experiences symptoms of postpartum depression, according to the…
Reaching postpartum women in the U.S.: Demographics and generational characteristics
The postpartum period, defined traditionally as the first 6-8 weeks after birth, is a time of rapid change for new mothers and their families.…
Researchers Say Coronavirus Does Not Appear To Pass From Pregnant Women To Infants
TODAY (3/16, Pawlowski) reports researchers in China “followed four pregnant women” with coronavirus in Wuhan “who gave birth to full-term…
Role of the WHNP in providing care for the patient with recurrent pregnancy loss
RPL can be an intimidating entity for healthcare providers to evaluate and treat due to varying guidelines and pressure from patients to prevent future losses.
Strategies for effective group prenatal care with pregnant adolescents
Managing the prenatal care of adolescents is both challenging and rewarding. Given adolescents’ developmental needs, group prenatal care (GPC) such…