- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Nursing education and management
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
American College of Nurse-Midwives
2018
University of Kansas
2005-2010
House of Representatives
2007
Saint Luke's Hospital
1996
Despite substantial evidence of maternal and infant benefits breastfeeding, adolescent mothers initiate breastfeeding less often maintain for shorter durations when compared to their adult counterparts. A randomized controlled trial drawing on the theory planned behavior developmental was conducted determine if an education counseling intervention provided by a lactation consultant—peer counselor team increased initiation duration up 6 months postpartum among mothers. Study participants ( N...
To determine the prevalence of burnout among midwifery workforce and association between fixed personal practice characteristics modifiable organizational factors, specifically environment, to midwives in United States.Primary data collection was conducted via an online survey complete national roster certified nurse-midwives over 3 weeks April 2017.The study a cross-sectional observational consisting 95 items about characteristics, respondents' environments, professional burnout.The...
Depression in the antepartum period is more commonly missed by clinicians than intimate partner violence, although women and families suffer from this debilitating disease. Early identification appropriate psychotherapeutic interventions significantly reduce risk of adverse effects for mother, infant, family. Despite debate regarding specificity sensitivity, 2 instruments have been predominantly referenced use screening: Edinburgh Postnatal Scale Center Epidemiologic Studies Scale. Routine...
In Brief Publication of the ARRIVE trial elective induction labor for healthy low-risk nulliparous women has generated a lot discussion and concern among childbearing those who care them. Guest columnist Dr. Ginger Breedlove explains some issues potential implications clinical practice.
In Brief Maternal mortality in the United States has increased over past decade. morbidity and disproportionately affect women of color. Dr. Breedlove, president March for Moms, discusses how a maternity action group volunteers who also are influential national leaders representing diverse professional societies have joined together with common goal making care safe all settings. The third annual Moms rally was held on National Mall Saturday May 11, 2019.