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Gaps in patient access to language-concordant care identified in this study represent an opportunity to re-engineer postpartum care and health care services more broadly. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #nursing

Midwife leaders in Nigerian hospitals reveal that women experience physical and verbal abuse, discrimination, and violations of consent and confidentiality as forms of obstetric violence during pregnancy and childbirth. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

When a grieving patient needed support, a nurse did her very best to provide it. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

Phantom breast pain/sensation may occur in a small percentage of individuals postmastectomy. Future research should examine preventive therapies and pain treatments and be more explicit in the reporting of diversity characteristics. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH

Women can experience posttraumatic growth after trauma, and nurses need to be aware of this possibility to aid in the healing and recovery process. Continue reading at: #dfig1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

Current evidence supports the safety and efficacy of the extended duration of IUD use among women. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

Discharge education for patients with adverse pregnancy outcomes can support improved short- and long-term cardiovascular health. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #nursing

Individuals with lean PCOS often feel overlooked by health care professionals because their body mass index is considered healthy. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #PCOS

This study examines Thai health care providers’ perceptions of intimate partner violence screening, highlighting its importance, challenges, and strategies for better implementation and support. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

A certified nurse-midwife describes how the TeamBirth approach has helped open up lines of communication between birthing families and care teams. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #nursing

It is imperative to provide health education about genetic carrier screening to women during preconception care so that they can make an informed choice about screening. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

Health education can help adolescent girls in rural India to improve their knowledge and practices around menstrual hygiene. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

Nurses and other health care providers should offer adolescent girls in Jordan age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual education that includes discussion of gender issues and women’s empowerment. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #pregnancy

In 17 studies that reported results for cesarean birth after implementation of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, on average 40% of women experienced an opioid-free inpatient recovery. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN

REVIVE is a collection of evidence-based interventions nurses can incorporate into their practice to universally promote safe and quality nursing care for all patients in the maternity setting. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #nursing

Women shift workers’ experiences of poor sleep quality, fatigue, missing out, and drowsy driving can negatively affect their physical and mental health as well as safety. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #nursing

Women experienced increased violence during the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, easily accessible community resources and services for those who experience interpersonal violence are crucial. Read more at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #COVIDー19

There is an increasing need for nurses’ involvement in fertility planning to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #nursing

Emotional Freedom Techniques is an evidence-based intervention associated with improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among women in the postpartum period. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #mentalhealth

Community care models that include doulas for perinatal support are an expanding resource that clinicians can include to improve patient outcomes. Continue reading at: nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-… #NWH #AWHONN #pregnancy