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Hydration And Nutrition During Labor, Muna Abdi, Katie Cooper
Hydration And Nutrition During Labor, Muna Abdi, Katie Cooper
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Background/Purpose: Historically women have birthed in their own homes. As birth moved to the hospital, concerns surrounding gastric aspiration following general anesthesia led to restrictive intake policies for laboring women. Current professional recommendations vary regarding nutritional intake in labor. The purpose of this paper is to determine whether there are differences in maternal outcomes when different forms of hydration and nutrition are used during labor. Theoretical Framework: Neuman’s Systems Model was the theoretical framework used to guide the research process. This model includes four systems (client-client, environment, health, and nursing) which work together to promote holistic wellness. Methods: A thorough …
Centering Pregnancy: The Maternal And Neonatal Benefits Of Group Prenatal Care, Trisha Lynn Nelson
Centering Pregnancy: The Maternal And Neonatal Benefits Of Group Prenatal Care, Trisha Lynn Nelson
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Background/Purpose: Centering Pregnancy is a type of group prenatal care that allows women to meet and receive their prenatal care together. The groups meet ten times during the pregnancy and focuses on different aspects of prenatal care. This critical review of the literature focuses on maternal and neonatal benefits of group prenatal care over traditional one-on-one care. A secondary analysis looks at how group prenatal care affects adolescents, women of low socioeconomic status, and minority ethnicities. The Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura was utilized to look at Centering Pregnancy. The Social Learning Theory states that learning in a group …
Delayed Cord Clamping Impact On Transitional Outcomes Of The Newborn, Ann E. Rice
Delayed Cord Clamping Impact On Transitional Outcomes Of The Newborn, Ann E. Rice
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Background: Currently in the United States, after a baby is born, the umbilical cord is immediately clamped; this is a routine obstetric procedure despite lack of evidence supporting this practice (Elchenbaum-Pikser, 2009). The practice of cord clamping varies with each provider from immediate cord clamping, to delayed cord clamping (which can vary from 1 to 5 minutes) to cord clamping after pulsation of the cord ceases. The procedure of cord clamping is a practice choice made by each medical provider and is based largely on personal preference, not evidence. Purpose: The purpose of this review and synthesis of literature is …
The Potential Benefits And Risks Of Antidepressant, Antipsychotic And/Or Mood Stabilizing Medications Use In Pregnancy: A Critical Review Of The Literature, Brittany Kaye Schultz
The Potential Benefits And Risks Of Antidepressant, Antipsychotic And/Or Mood Stabilizing Medications Use In Pregnancy: A Critical Review Of The Literature, Brittany Kaye Schultz
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Background: Medication use in pregnancy walks a fine line between safety of the mother and adverse effects in the developing fetus. Medications are prescribed to either help the mother maintain mental stability or they are discontinued out of fear of fetal harm. Many providers hope that the shift in hormones during pregnancy will fulfill the medications requirement in the non-pregnant state but this is not always the case. Is a discontinuation in medications upon a positive pregnancy test warranted? Purpose: To determine if antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants should be continued or discontinued during pregnancy or if they negatively impact …