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2. Obstetrical nursing - Wikipedia

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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 ...

3. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

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   Website. www.awhonn.org. The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit membership organization. The stated purpose of AWHONN is to promote the health of women and newborns. [1]

4. Allegheny Health Network - Wikipedia

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   Allegheny Health Network (AHN), based in Pittsburgh, is a non-profit, 14-hospital academic medical system with facilities located in Western Pennsylvania and one hospital in Western New York. AHN was formed in 2013 when Highmark Inc., a Pennsylvania-based Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance carrier, purchased the assets of the West Penn Allegheny ...

5. Labor and delivery unit experiences baby boom among its ... - AOL

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   The 16 staff members all work in obstetrics at the medical center's labor and delivery unit, known as The Birth Place. ... when 11 labor and delivery nurses were pregnant at the same time at an ...

6. Direct-entry midwife - Wikipedia

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   Direct-entry midwife. A pregnant woman receives a visit from a midwife in her home. A direct-entry midwife is a midwife who has become credentialed without first becoming a nurse. There are direct-entry midwifery programs that prepare students to become Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) or Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs).

7. Labor and delivery - Wikipedia

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   Labor and delivery nurses also known as L&D are licensed medical professionals who support obstetricians, midwives, expectant parents, and newborns. A labor and delivery nurse may administer medication, provide patient education, and monitor a patient's vital signs both during and after childbirth. Labor and Delivery Nurses work as main points ...

8. Opinion: Why are so many California hospitals closing their ...

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   California has experienced a higher rate of obstetric unit closures than other states, and it continues to accelerate. More than 46 labor and delivery departments closed in the state between 2012 ...

9. Birthing center - Wikipedia

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   Birthing center. 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. Doulas can assist the midwives and make the birth easier.