- Neonatal Hyperthyroidism: Case Report and Literature Review. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May 14. [Online ahead of print]MA
- Fetal and neonatal hyperthyroidism are rare, but severe, conditions caused by transplacental passage of thyrotropin receptor antibodies from a pregnant patient with current or past Graves disease. We present the case of a late preterm infant who developed thyrotoxicosis secondary to maternal Graves disease treated with radioactive iodine, followed by a review of the literature, clinical implicati…
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- Black Mothers, Exclusive Breastfeeding, and Nursing Care. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May 14. [Online ahead of print]MA
- CONCLUSIONS: Exclusive breastfeeding rates are lower in hospitals serving more Black women.
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- Associations between TeamBirth Huddles and Trust and Autonomy Among Patients Reporting Complicated Births: A Secondary Analysis of the Oklahoma TeamBirth Study. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):E6.MA
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- The Doula's Role in Reducing Postpartum Depression: A Narrative Review. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):E5.MA
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- Access to Pediatric and Maternity Care in the United States is Becoming More Challenging for Many Families due to Decreasing Services and Closure of Specialty Units. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):179.MA
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- Effects of War on Maternal-Child Health. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):175.MA
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- Benefits of Breast Crawl in the Laid-Back Position After Birth. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):174.MA
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- Measles Elimination Status in the United States. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):173.MA
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- Updated Vital Statistics on Fetal Mortality in the United States. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):172.MA
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- Transitioning a Dissertation or Quality Improvement Project to a Journal Manuscript. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):170-171.MA
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- Exploring Parental Needs in the Year Following Perinatal Loss. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):162-169.MA
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite the ongoing needs of many grieving parents after perinatal loss, follow-up care is not standard practice. Adverse biopsychosocial outcomes associated with perinatal loss are well documented. The prevention of chronic biopsychosocial health conditions following perinatal loss requires a strategic, multiprofessional approach. Study findings may provide a framework for implementing follow-up care in the year after perinatal loss.
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- Maternity Care Team Members' Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Integrating Doulas into the Hospital Setting. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):154-161.MA
- CONCLUSIONS: The study will be used to develop a doula integration tool kit. Doulas and maternity care team members should work together to create clear guidelines about the role of doulas within the hospital. Collaborative development of doula-supportive hospital policies and formalized hospital-doula partnership agreements can help reduce role ambiguity and create a more supportive hospital environment.
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- How to be Successful in the Revise and Resubmit Process. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):122.MA
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- Childbirth after Gender-Based Violence: A Scoping Review. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 Apr 06. [Online ahead of print]MA
- CONCLUSIONS: This review revealed novel findings regarding childbirth as a healing experience after GBV and emphasized women's desire to disclose GBV histories during the birthing process. Further research is needed to explore the childbirth experiences of individuals with diverse forms of GBV.
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- Risk Factors for Newborn Falls or Drops During the Birth Hospitalization: Analysis of 88 Reports. [Journal Article]MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2026 Apr 06. [Online ahead of print]MA
- CONCLUSIONS: All newborns are at risk of falling or being dropped by a parent or support person, and some are at higher risk than others. Knowing the risk factors can help nurses and other members of the maternity care team to identify those at greater risk of falling or being dropped and implement preventative measures.
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