NWH Journal

Aug 25, 2024 | nwhjournal.org | Michelle Flanagan |Heidi Fantasia

Keywordsgenitourinary syndrome of menopausehot flashhot flushmenopausal symptomsmenopausenight sweatsvaginal drynessvasomotor symptomswomen’s healthGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Allen, J.T. ∙ Laks, S. ∙ Zahler-Miller, C. ... Needs assessment of menopause education in United States obstetrics and gynecology residency training programsMenopause. 2023; 30:1002-10052. Cauley, J.A. ∙ Crandall, C.

Jul 4, 2024 | nwhjournal.org | Lindsey Camp

Abstract Despite advances across the globe in breastfeeding initiation rates, many families continue to report they are not meeting their breastfeeding goals. Concerns about milk supply, infant nutritional intake, and infant weight gain are among the most commonly cited reasons for early breastfeeding cessation.

Mar 21, 2024 | nwhjournal.org | Sandra Thomas |Katherine Morgan |Carrie Lingerfelt

Abstract To explore the experience of drug withdrawal among pregnant women in jail. A qualitative interpretive descriptive approach. The care of incarcerated pregnant women constitutes a complex and significant public health problem. Many have substance use disorder (SUD) and cycle in and out of jails in their community, resulting in repeated experiences of drug withdrawal.

Dec 7, 2023 | nwhjournal.org | Heidi Fantasia |Rebecca Penders

AbstractImmigrant women in the United States are at an elevated risk of poor maternal health outcomes due to cultural, linguistic, or socioeconomic barriers that may lead to critical delays in obtaining adequate health care. Ensuring access to high-quality, culturally appropriate perinatal health care is crucial to improve the health and well-being of immigrant mothers and their children.