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Obstetrical nursing, also called perinatal nursing, is a nursing specialty that works with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered. Obstetrical nurses help provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care ...
Education: BSc, Western Connecticut State University DNSc, Boston University MSN, maternal newborn nursing, CNM, 1972, Yale University: Academic work; Institutions: University of Connecticut Yale University University of Rhode Island Florida Atlantic University University of Michigan Salve Regina University
A doula (left) applying pressure to a pregnant person during labor. A doula (/ ˈ d uː l ə /; from Ancient Greek δούλα 'female slave'; Greek pronunciation:) is a non-medical professional who provides guidance for the service of others and who supports another person (the doula's client) through a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion or ...
Midwifery is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), [1] in addition to the sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. [2]
"Childbirth educators" are instructors who aim to teach pregnant women and their partners about the nature of pregnancy, labour signs and stages, techniques for giving birth, breastfeeding and newborn baby care. Training for this role can be found in hospital settings or through independent certifying organisations.
Michael B. Bracken (born September 24, 1942) is an American perinatal epidemiologist. [1] He is the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, [1] and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and Professor of Neurology [2] at the Yale School of Medicine. [3]
The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) [6] was established in 2005. Farquhar was the inaugural chairperson until 2013 and was involved in establishing the processes for national data collection across 21 district health boards for all perinatal and maternal deaths.
A birthing center is a healthcare facility, staffed by nurse midwives, midwives and/or obstetricians, for mothers in labor, who may be assisted by doulas and coaches. The midwives monitor the labor, and well-being of the mother and the baby during birth.