Maternal–fetal surgery (MFS) encompasses a range of innovative procedures aiming to treat
fetal illnesses and anomalies during pregnancy. Their development and gradual …

BACKGROUND The predictors of postpartum severe maternal morbidity and mortality have
not been well-described using patient-level data. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate …

Inconsistent evidence exists regarding the association of grand multiparity with adverse
neonatal outcomes. This study aims to compare specific adverse outcomes in grand …

Background: Planning safe and effective nurse staffing can be challenging for nurse leaders
of labor and delivery units due to the dynamic nature of birth and unpredictable fluctuations …

Background Cesarean delivery is the most performed major surgery among women, and
surgical-site infections following a cesarean delivery are a significant source of …

Background Obstructed labor (OL) and uterine rupture (UR) are common obstetric
complications. This study explored the burden, risk factors, decomposition, and health …

Objective To solicit advice from members of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric,
and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) on what to include in an update of nurse staffing …

Rising maternal morbidity and mortality rates, widening healthcare disparities, and
increasing focus on cardiometabolic risk modification in at-risk patients have together …

Women should be provided with evidence-based information when considering options for
contraception and pregnancy management. When counseling about health conditions and …

Background: Severe maternal morbidity is increasing in the United States. Several tools and
scores exist to stratify an individual's risk of severe maternal morbidity. Objective: We sought …