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Mothers’ Support Options During Childbirth: A Survey Of Hospital Obstetrical Units In The Southeastern Region Of The United States, Hila J. Spear
Mothers’ Support Options During Childbirth: A Survey Of Hospital Obstetrical Units In The Southeastern Region Of The United States, Hila J. Spear
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This study examined hospital policies and procedures related to maternal support during childbirth and the promotion of breastfeeding among mothers who give birth by cesarean. Overall, the findings revealed hospital-based practices and protocols that facilitated positive chibirth experiences and that were supportive of breastfeeding for mothers regardless of mode of delivery.
Addressing The Complexity Of Teen Pregnancy Through Various, Hila J. Spear
Addressing The Complexity Of Teen Pregnancy Through Various, Hila J. Spear
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Dr. Spear and colleagues, Dr. Kim Carter and Katrina Watson emphasized the importance of using various research strategies to gain insight and knowledge about the multidimensional topic of teenage pregnancy and related demographic, psychosocial, cultural, and behavioral issues. A meta-analysis of published studies, a qualitative inquiry, and a descriptive survey study were presented. The qualitative and descriptive survey studies may be read in their entirety. Following are the citations for these studies: • Spear, H. J. (2001). Teenage pregnancy: “Having a baby won’t affect me that much.” Pediatric Nursing, 27(6), 574-580. • Carter, K.F. & Spear, H. J. ( 2002). …