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Quality Over Quantity: Doula Perspectives On Equity, Access, And Quality Of Care In Black Maternal Health Outcomes, Terry-Ann E. Lynch Jan 2025

Quality Over Quantity: Doula Perspectives On Equity, Access, And Quality Of Care In Black Maternal Health Outcomes, Terry-Ann E. Lynch

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

Black maternal mortality in the United States is a public health crisis. There are a plethora of reasons as to why maternal and fetal deaths disproportionately impact Black women. From a public health perspective, health disparities are an area of concern in marginalized communities, with Black maternal mortality being a risk factor. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black (subsequently, Black) women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times the rate for non-Hispanic White (subsequently, White) women (26.6)” Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021” …


Every Drop Counts: Quantifying Blood Loss Can Lead To Early Detection And Intervention For Postpartum Hemorrhage, Christina Bouikidis Jan 2020

Every Drop Counts: Quantifying Blood Loss Can Lead To Early Detection And Intervention For Postpartum Hemorrhage, Christina Bouikidis

West Chester University Doctoral Projects

Abstract

A visual estimation has been the standard measurement for blood loss post vaginal or cesarean section delivery. Research has shown that visual estimation also known as estimated blood loss has led to an underestimation of total blood loss volume. This results in over 100,000 women per year in the United States that experience an adverse effect due to delayed recognition and treatment for postpartum hemorrhage. By quantifying blood loss, the volume is measured by a one to one ratio; one-gram weight is equal to one-milliliter blood volume. To promote the evidence-based practice of quantifying blood loss, a quality improvement …


Surrogacy: Pathway To Parenthood, Rachel A. Joseph, Alexandria M. Rafanello, Cassidy J. Morris, Kerry F. Fleming Jan 2018

Surrogacy: Pathway To Parenthood, Rachel A. Joseph, Alexandria M. Rafanello, Cassidy J. Morris, Kerry F. Fleming

Nursing Faculty Publications

Assistive reproductive technology has progressed significantly over the past few decades. In spite of the advances, people may still resort to a surrogate for bearing and birthing a baby. Surrogacy, though an altruistic act, has been commercialized in the past few years, leading to emergence of several ethico-legal concerns. Nurses care for the surrogates, the infants, and the intended parents through their journey with sensitivity, advocacy, compassion, and confidentiality. This article intends to explore the implications of surrogacy to individuals, families, nations, and health care.


Mothers’ Perception Of Breast Feeding And Bottle Feeding, Gabrielle Buteau, Danielle Barron Jan 2015

Mothers’ Perception Of Breast Feeding And Bottle Feeding, Gabrielle Buteau, Danielle Barron

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


A Literature Review Of Effects Of Swaddling And Safe Swaddling Practices, Erin Eckert, Anna Shumard Jan 2015

A Literature Review Of Effects Of Swaddling And Safe Swaddling Practices, Erin Eckert, Anna Shumard

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Benefits Of Kangaroo Mother Care, Rachel Pippin, Stephanie Lyons Jan 2015

Benefits Of Kangaroo Mother Care, Rachel Pippin, Stephanie Lyons

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Policy And Feeding Preference On Glucose Stabilization In Hypoglycemic Newborns: A Literature Review, Haley Chaump, Claudia Coke-Pierre Jan 2015

Policy And Feeding Preference On Glucose Stabilization In Hypoglycemic Newborns: A Literature Review, Haley Chaump, Claudia Coke-Pierre

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness Of Varying Birthing Positions In Laboring Women, Marissa Giovinazzo, Elaine Panelli Jan 2015

The Effectiveness Of Varying Birthing Positions In Laboring Women, Marissa Giovinazzo, Elaine Panelli

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Is It Safe To Sleep With Your Newborn?, Zachary Caldwell Jan 2015

Is It Safe To Sleep With Your Newborn?, Zachary Caldwell

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Impact Of Skin-To-Skin Care On Infants, Cora Littlejohns, Rachel Gadbow Jan 2015

Impact Of Skin-To-Skin Care On Infants, Cora Littlejohns, Rachel Gadbow

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Kangaroo Care On Postpartum Depression, Katie Tomeo, Andrew Chinofsky Jan 2015

Effects Of Kangaroo Care On Postpartum Depression, Katie Tomeo, Andrew Chinofsky

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


What Parents Should Know Prior To Making Decisions About Circumcising Their Male Newborn: A Literature Review, Brittnie Felice, Jena Pritzlaff Jan 2015

What Parents Should Know Prior To Making Decisions About Circumcising Their Male Newborn: A Literature Review, Brittnie Felice, Jena Pritzlaff

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Impact Of Healthcare Worker’S Breastfeeding Knowledge On Breastfeeding Mothers: A Review Of The Literature, Hanna Kuhl, Smantha Lynn Jan 2015

Impact Of Healthcare Worker’S Breastfeeding Knowledge On Breastfeeding Mothers: A Review Of The Literature, Hanna Kuhl, Smantha Lynn

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome And Breastfeeding: A Review Of Literature, Alexis Detweiler, Caitlin Ward Jan 2015

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome And Breastfeeding: A Review Of Literature, Alexis Detweiler, Caitlin Ward

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Stop Smoking During Pregnancy, Erin Donohue, Cailly Simpson, Alexis Domenick Jan 2015

Stop Smoking During Pregnancy, Erin Donohue, Cailly Simpson, Alexis Domenick

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Midwife Led Care On Cesarean Section Rate, Steven Donahue, Micaela Sunday Jan 2015

Effect Of Midwife Led Care On Cesarean Section Rate, Steven Donahue, Micaela Sunday

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Care In Birth Centers Vs. Hospitals: Which Is Better?, Melissa Shank, Gemma Ryder Jan 2015

Care In Birth Centers Vs. Hospitals: Which Is Better?, Melissa Shank, Gemma Ryder

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Out Of Hospital Births And Hospital Births In Low Risk Pregnancies, Amanda Smyth, Michelle Reck Jan 2015

A Comparison Of Out Of Hospital Births And Hospital Births In Low Risk Pregnancies, Amanda Smyth, Michelle Reck

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.


Need For Education And Support Of Breastfeeding In Preterm Infants, Casey Evers, Heather Cook Jan 2015

Need For Education And Support Of Breastfeeding In Preterm Infants, Casey Evers, Heather Cook

Nursing Student Work

No abstract provided.