Research topics in midwifery Nursing

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Author
Last Name, First
Title of PaperSubjectTerm/Date
Acosta, SallyBartholins gland cystsGynecologySpring 2008
Adams, Katherine A.Cervical manipulation and cervical lacerations: Is helping worth the potential harm?ObstetricsWinter 2014
Anderson, Marina L.The psychological / spirtiual experience of first-time mothersPsychology: Pregnancy and BirthWinter 2008
Arild, HeatherMidwives and essential oilsEssential OilsWinter 2015
Bailey, Catherine W.Dysphoric milk ejection reflex: exposing, identifying, and differentiating from postpartum depressionBreastfeeding: ProfessionalWinter 2013
Beach-Hart, AngelaMaya abdominal massage and the effects on birth outcomesMassageWinter 2013
Bendotoff, NicoleBreech presentation and the development of the vestibular systemObstetricsWinter 2013
Bennett, MargaretGetting settled: understanding why women chose to move houses during pregnancyPsychology: Pregnancy and BirthFall 2015
Blanchette, YvetteRedefining GBS protocol in midwifery practiceMidwiferyFall 2007
Boettcher White, DanielleDigital stories and womens infant feeding choicesBirth StoriesFall 2014
Born, EmilyPerineal healing: do midwives use honey?Alternative HealingFall 2018
Boyd, Melissa L.First contact between mother and newbornsBondingFall 2007
Breer, Cassandra M.Effective counseling of nettle use during the childbearing year in midwifery practicePlant MedicineFall 2012
Brown, CaleyThe relationship between community health workers and home birth midwivesMidwiferySpring 2019
Brown, JocelynGBS and home birth midwives: Attitudes and informed choiceMidwiferySpring 2011
Bubas Stevens, KatrinaOlive leaf extract: ancient wisdom for modern midwiferyPlant MedicineWinter 2014
Buckley, Susan R.Music therapy and lactationBreastfeeding: ProfessionalSpring 2013
Campbell-Martin, ChelseaPregnancy and birth following abortion: impacts on women and support offered in the midwifery communityPregnancy and Birth: GeneralSpring 2013
Casler, AllisonCausative effects of leep and cervical conization on cervical dialationGynecologyFall 2008
Casley, AmandaUntreated celiac disease and infertilityFertilityWinter 2014
Clary, ElizabethBecause midwifery can consume you if you dont:
the importance of maintaining relationships outside midwifery
MidwiferySpring 2014
Collins, Elizabeth GraceIntuition in midwifery practice : a multifacted experienceMidwiferySpring 2010
Comperchio, Dana L.Midwives can raise awareness of the value of the placentaPlacentaWinter 2015
Coppock, MeganApproaches to assessment and management of second stage laborObstetricsFall 2014
Cranfill, WendyDoes the management of the nuchal cord make a difference regarding the birth outcome?ObstetricsCirca. 2002
Crosby, IsabelThe myth of fundal measurementObstetricsFall 2013
Dean, VictoriaMidwives in the community setting: the best choice for teen parentsMidwiferySummer 2017
Denneny, JillianNewborn pulse oximetry for congenital heart defect/CCHD screening: barriers to implementation for homebirth midwives in OregonMidwiferySpring 2018
Dewar, Kathryn J.Postpartum care and the persistent morbidities of childbirthPostpartumSpring 2016
Dobek, CassidyCannabis: an alternative treatment option for hyperemesis gravidarumPlant MedicineSpring 2017
Dolin, JessicaFetal heart rate: an indication of gender?ObstetricsSpring 2005
Dunn, Ayla H.Prebirth acupuncture and its use in preventing postdates pregnancyObstetricsFall 2009
Echeverio, PamelaUrinary incontinence, pelvic floor health and midwifery carePostpartumFall 2005
Ehrlich, Sarah E.Symptomatic Group B Strep vaginitis: For the love of vulvas, we must do something!VaginaSpring 2016
Elkins, Jennifer J.Placentophagia in contemporary womenAlternative HealingSpring 2013
Elliott, JessMidwives awareness of the effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine of female infterilityChinese MedicineWinter 2011
Evans, Sharon A.Midwifery burnout: extinguishing the flameMidwiferyFall 2014
Felling, MeganJust Gloves and Gauze: midwifery tourism and the problem of exchange in Kafoutine, SenegalMidwiferyWinter 2013
Flanagan, Alicia L.Laborland: An educational game for teaching experiences of laborMidwiferySpring 2016
Forbes, Heather L.Post-adoption doulasAdoptionSpring 2010
Foster, SaharaMidwifery and national health care reformMidwiferyWinter 2011
Francis, BrookeExercise during pregnancy and birth outcomesPregnancy & BirthSpring 2017
Garcia, Mychael M.Is faster really better?: the effect of precipitous labor on maternal labor and birth experienceLaborSpring 2013
Garner, CristylWater birth, is it the idealized birth?WaterbirthSpring 2008
Gaylord, CarrieUnassisted childbirthHomebirthFall 2003
Gleeson-Scott, MollySpiritual Care in Midwifery: Do We Need a Protocol?Psychology: Pregnancy and BirthSpring 2020
Gonshorowski, MelanyaPelvic floor awareness and minimizing vaginal trauma during childbirthGynecologyWinter 2011
Gordon-Magnus, MelissaDuration of lactational amenorrhea and its contributing factorsBreastfeedingSpring 2003
Grider, BrandeeMidwifery and massageMassageSpring 2009
Hack, HeatherAntepartum bleedingObstetricsFall 2005
Hamilton, JillianMidwifery in Kentucky: Are Biases Creating Barriers to Care?MidwiferySpring 2021
Hawkins, NoraMaternal knowledge of the connection between prenatal nutrition and large for gestational age babiesNutrition: PerinatalFall 2015
Head, Carli TamarAn ancient art for modern times: rebozo use in United States midwiferyMidwiferySpring 2008
Hodge, CassandraThe role of licensed direct entry midwives in therapeutic abortion: past and presentMidwiferyWinter 2013
Holloway, KateHerbal birth controlPlant MedicineSpring 2002
Holmes, CortneyThe key to increased rates of VBACC-Sec/VBACSpring 2013
Howe, KateWomen of size during the childbearing year: How can midwives best serve them?MidwiferySpring 2005
Jacobs, ShiraIs blue cohosh truly a safe and effective remedy?Plant MedicineSpring 2004
Jansen, Maura M.Consequences of cesarean section birth on out-of-hospital mothersC-Sec/VBACSpring 2012
Jech, JoyThe impact of vaginal exams on the length of laborObstetricsSpring 2007
Johnson, JessicaIntergenerational Breastfeeding: Passing on Experiences of Emotional SuccessBreastfeedingSpring 2021
Kenealey, ShaunaWomb ecology: the importance of purifying the modern uterine environmentPregnancy: Fetal EnvironmentFall 2007
Kersey, CelesteThe effects of sexual abuse on primaparas in the homebirth settingPsych:Pregnancy & BirthWinter 2001
Kincade, Kimberly L.Umbilical cord careObstetricsSpring 2007
Kirschner, Tzipora P.The lunar fertility cycle: a useful tool for midwivesFertilityWinter 2012
Kitt, DanielleCryptic pregnancy: a new appraisal of the phenomenon of pregnancy denialObstetricsSpring 2011
Koelwyn, KatrinaThe kegel: is it sufficient to cure stress urinary incontinence?GynecologySpring 2019
Koenig, Suzanne E.Spiritual support: an essential scope of holistic midwiferyPsychology: Pregnancy and BirthSpring 2014
Kolberg, Tara R.Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): growing popular diagnosis or growing prevalence?Breastfeeding: ProfessionalWinter 2014
Lang, Desiree A.Twisted sister: using nipple stimulation to empower the laboring womanObstetricsWinter 2015
Laskin, Beth A.Evaluating midwives opinions on the safety and efficacy of a vegan diet during pregnancyNutrition: PerinatalWinter 2012
Le, KimPostdates pregnancy: unnecessary stress and interventionObstetricsWinter 2014
Lefcovitch, JaimeAyurveda and the perinatal yearAlternative HealingWinter 2019
Lescantz, ColetteHow can homebirth midwives best resuscitate compromised newborns?SkillsFall 2003
Lilly, Allegra D.A.Supporting women with infant feeding options through anticipatory guidance in the preinatal periodBreastfeedingSpring 2016
Loehrke, BethanyBuilding Resilience as a Form of Self-Care: A way to prevent burnout in MidwiferyMidwiferySpring 2019
Loperena, RosemaryHysterecomy: a public health concern in the U.S. and U.S. TerritoryGynecologySpring 2018
Lygren, Angela D.Placentophagia on postpartum recoveryPlacentophagiaSpring 2016
Lynch, Jacqueline A.International service learning in midwifery educationMidwiferyFall 2013
Lynch, SerenaThe importance of self-care for midwivesMidwiferyFall 2014
Marsico, KyraIndigenous Medicinal Plants Used in Midwifery CarePlant MedicineSpring 2019
McGraw, RachaelDue date calculation: a comparison of three methodsObstetricsFall 2003
McIntosh, KelliGrief in the perinatal periodPsych: Loss & GriefWinter 2004
MacIntyre, Jordanna E.The necessity for vitamin D education for midwivesMidwiferySpring 2016
Mairs, JessicaPerineal tearing: risk factors, protective factors, and measures taken to maintain perineal integrityObstetricsWinter 2006
Marotta-Jaenecke, Jasmine A.Mystical realities: the creation of a modern fertility siteAlternative HealingSpring 2012
Merritt, AlyssaMidwife life / mom life: what is it really like? The experience of midwifery students who have children and how it impacts their successMidwiferyFall 2018
Miller, Lorell S.Trend in pregnancy length for individual women over three or more pregnanciesObstetricsSpring 2009
Mitchell, SonyaGroup B StreptococcusPeds: Sick/PrematureSpring 2003
Montero, ArayaIncreasing Client Adherence to Midwifery Recommendations of Herbal RemediesMidwiferySpring 2018
Moon, JulesMothers milk: two-parent co-nursing in queer familiesBreastfeeding: ProfessionalWinter 2012
Moray, SusanThe breech presenting fetus: medical and midwifery approachesObstetricsFall 1995
Muth, Kori L.There are differences in management of threatened preterm labor between types of healthcare practitionersObstetricsFall 2005
Nelson, KateMisoprostal at home: do midwives really use it?PharmacologyCirca. 2001
Nerenberg, Mirra LeahPerineal trauma and blood loss outcomes on birth stoolsObstetricsSpring 2009
Oller, JamieQueer competency in reproductive healthcareGynecologySpring 2017
Olson, KristineEffects of the midwifery model of care on maternal mental health during the postpartum periodPostpartumSpring 2003
Orr, Silvie A.Correlation of fear and labor length in pariparous womenPsychology: Pregnancy and BirthSpring 2015
Parker, CapriComprehensive Sexual Education Among AdolescentsSexualityWinter 2020
Parks, Kristina A.Dreamwork in the Perinatal Cycle: Providing Whole Person Holistic CarePsychology: Pregnancy and BirthSpring 2018
Perron-Mednick, LaurieAppreciating the tree of life: mothers attitudes about their placentasPlacentaFall 2007
Pfeil, Aerlyn S.The loss of traditional practices in MBoro SenegalMedical Anthropology: GeneralWinter 2008
Probst, Nicole J.Precipitous birthObstetricsSpring 2015
Rood, M. E. SageWorking with self-identified sexual assault survivors in pregnancyPsychology: Pregnancy and BirthWinter 2016
Sanders, JenniferNewborn vitamin K prophylaxis and incidence of jaundicePediatrics: NeonatologyFall 2010
Sanderson, Katherine B.Investigating the Donovan TheoryPediatrics: NeonatologyWinter 2011
Sapoznikow, IaraInformed choice and the experience of direct-entry midwifery students in gynecological skills classes with peer physical examinationMidwiferyFall 2012
Schroeder, ElizabethBirth stories, perception of risk, and effects on choices in childhoodBirth StoriesSpring 2012
Schulten, Micaela A.Consciousness transformation through biodynamic birthPsychology: Pregnancy and BirthSpring 2011
Selmanson, Calina B.Menstrual synchrony among midwifery cohortsWomens HealthWinter 2014
Sherman, StephaniePremature pushing urges and cervical injury: can women trust their bodies?ObstetricsWinter 2009
Slade, L. RachelAssessment of the high tone pelvic floor in midwifery care and complications in childbirthObstetricsSpring 2016
Slaughterbeck, DanaMidwives Supporting Nursing Parents: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction SurgeryBreastfeedingSpring 2020
Smith, BetsyPrenatal yoga and fetal positioningObstetricsFall 2006
Smith, Emilia M.Embodied knowledge: body image and the choice to breastfeedBreastfeedingWinter 2012
Stevenson, Emily S.Informed consent for risk factors of spontaneous preterm laborObstetricsWinter 2016
Stolman, Whitney L.Waterbirth and perineal tears: how long is long enough?WaterbirthWinter 2013
Stum, LaurenAntepartum care for twin pregnancies and Oregon licensed direct entry midwivesMultiplesFall 2013
Tilley, LynetteThe current VBAC-backlash and the role of midwivesCSec/VBACSpring 2006
Toland, BrianaOptimal birth environment and timely placental deliveryObstetricsSpring 2007
Truby, AngelaFetal/newborn consciousness and the mystery of ensoulment: how beliefs impact homebirth midwives care of babies during pregnancy, birth, and postpartumPsych: Pregnancy and BirthSpring 2008
Walker, BrittanyLabor Induction: Sweeping Membranes in a Community Birth SettingMidwiferyFall 2019
Warnock, Jennifer M.Correct assessment of pelvic floor tone: a necessary component of individualized careMidwiferyWinter 2008
Watson, Ondra R.How an understanding of the unassisted childbirth movement can help enhance the practice of holistic midwifery careMidwiferyWinter 2007
Wickizer, NancyAfterpainsPostpartumWinter 2006
Wilkins, ErinDirect-entry midwifery, out-of-hosptial birth and the reproductive rights agendaMidwiferyFall 2007
Wiseman, MelissaSupporting healthy stress management in student midwivesMidwiferySpring 2015
Wolfe, WhitneyExploring the 4 Cs of induced lactation resourcesBreastfeedingSpring 2019
Wong, DebbieEffect of macrosomia on incidences of perineal and newborn traumaObstetricsFall 2008
Wood, MonicaThe moons effects on laborObstetricsFall 2008
Wright, SusannahHands on management of second stageObstetricsSpring 2013
Yocom, ErinPitocin inhibits bondingBondingWinter 2015
Za, Divya L.The safety of prenatal vitaminsNutrition: PregnancyWinter 2014
Zapp-Garcia, JacquelineInitial micturition in the immediate postpartum periodPostpartumWinter 2004
Zarosinski, CharliMental health care for midwives: support from within their own midwifery communityMidwiferyWinter 2016