MCN: American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing

MCN: American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing

MCN focuses on today's major issues and high priority problems in maternal/child nursing, women's health, and family nursing with extensive coverage of advanced practice healthcare issues relating to infants and young children.

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MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. Volume 50(5) September/October 2025
Improving Communication during Perinatal Care to Eliminate Preventable Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: The Issue of Communication Hierarchy.
Author: Breman, Rachel Blankstein PhD, MPH, RN, FAWHONN
Page: 251-254
Trauma-Responsive Perinatal Leadership.
Author: Burgess, Adriane PhD, RNC-OB, CCE, C-ONQS, C-EFM, CPHQ, FAWHONN; Kosmas, Tara Ryan MSN, RN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR
Page: 255-258
Labor and Delivery Nurse Psychological Trauma: An Integrative Review.
Author: Runyon, Maggie C. MSN, RNC-OB; Trout, Kimberly K. PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN; Copel, Linda Carman PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC, CNE, ANEF, NCC, CGP, FAPA; Moriarty, Helene PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 259-268
Effective Communication During and After an Amniotic Fluid Embolism.
Author: Klassen, Miranda BSc; Summers, Kayleigh LCSW, PMH-C
Page: 269-276
Implementation of Statewide Education on Trauma-Informed Care among Multidisciplinary Birth Workers.
Author: Runyon, Maggie C. MSN, RNC-OB; Burgess, Adriane PhD, RNC-OB, CCE, C-ONQS, CPHQ, FAWHONN; Breman, Rachel Blankstein PhD, MPH, RN, FAWHONN
Page: 277-283
Psychosocial Interventions for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: A Program Evaluation.
Author: Bemben, Emily DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Damstra, Kelli DNP, MSN, RN
Page: 284-290
Racial Minority Doulas' Perceptions of Hospital Team-Based Care.
Author: Burke, Leanne T. EdD, MSN, CNM; Noori, Elaha BS; Pham, Catherine BS; Heng, Vina BS; Lucas, Candice Taylor MD, MPH, FAAP; Guo, Yuqing PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 291-296
Mother-Baby Nurses' Experience with Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse.
Author: Reffel, Megan McEwen BSN, RNC-NIC, CLC; Haylett, Wendy J. PhD, RN, CPON; Hessler, Karen L. PhD, FNP-C
Page: 297-303
New Data on Pregnancy-Related Deaths.
Author: Wisner, Kirsten PhD, RNC-OB, CNS, C-EFM, NE-BC
Page: 304
Increases in the Growth of Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the United States have not Improved Neonatal Mortality Rates.
Author: Beal, Judy A. DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 305
Listening To and Learning from Families.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAWHONN, FAAN
Page: 306
Global Maternal Mortality.
Author: Nist, Marliese Dion PhD, RNC-NIC
Page: 307
Toward Evidence-Based Practice.
Author: Rohan, Annie PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Barta, Kelsie R. PhD, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC; Carmody, Justine MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS; Clark, Emma Virginia PhD, MHS, CNM, FACNM
Page: 308-310
Rates of Induction of Labor and Cesarean Birth for Low-Risk Nulliparous Women (NTSV) in the United States, 2016 to 2024.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RNC, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 311-312
Labor and Delivery Nurse Psychological Trauma: An Integrative Review.
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Effective Communication During and After an Amniotic Fluid Embolism.
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MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. Volume 50(4) July/August 2025
Human Milk and Lactation are Public Health Issues.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 191
Guidelines for Primary Pediatric Care Professionals to Help Patients Establish and Protect Milk Supply.
Author: Slater, Courtney N. MS, CPNP-PC, CLC; Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 192-203
Promoting Accurate Language on Lactation from Prenatal to Postpartum.
Author: Juntereal, Nina A. S. PhD, RN; Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 204-209
Nurse Work Environments and Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding during the Birth Hospitalization.
Author: Mason, Aleigha PhD, BSN, RN; Clark, Rebecca R. S. PhD, MSN, RN, CNM, WHNP-BC; Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN; Lake, Eileen T. PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 210-216
Professional Roles in Provision of Breastfeeding and Lactation Support: A Scoping Review.
Author: Acquaye, Stephanie N. BSN, RN, C-EFM; Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 217-225
Nurses Partnering with Medical Assistants to Enhance Breastfeeding Care in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting.
Author: Conover, Nicole MSN, APN, CPNP-PC, IBCLC; Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 226-230
Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 231-235
Lower Extremity Nerve Injury during Childbirth.
Author: Bernstein, Samantha L. PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC, FAWHONN
Page: 236
Neonatal Advanced Life Support as an Alternative Option to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program for the Basis of Neonatal Resuscitation Practices and Education.
Author: Beal, Judy A. DNSc RN FNAP FAAN
Page: 237
Human Milk is Brain Power and Brain Protection.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAWHONN, FAAN
Page: 238
Dolutegravir in Pregnancy and Metabolic Health.
Author: Miles, Jeffrey F. MSN, DNP, RN; Pintye, Jillian MPH, PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 239
Toward Evidence-Based Practice.
Author: Rohan, Annie PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Agunsday, Jamie MA, MSN, RNC-OB; Cassar, Linda DNP, RNC-OB, CNE; Mason, Aleigha PhD, RN
Page: 240-242
Nurse Staffing in Safety Net Hospitals: Inequities and Patient Safety.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RNC, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 243
Guidelines for Primary Pediatric Care Professionals to Help Patients Establish and Protect Milk Supply.
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Promoting Accurate Language on Lactation from Prenatal to Postpartum.
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MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. Volume 50(3) May/June 2025
Implications of Ongoing Policy Changes at the Federal and State Levels in the United States on the Wellbeing of Women and Children: What Can Nurses Do?.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RNC, CNS-BC, FAAN; Rohan, Annie J. PhD, RN, FAAPN, FAAN
Page: 129-132
Forever Chemicals (PFAS): An Overview for Maternity and Pediatric Health Care Professionals.
Author: Anderko, Laura PhD, RN; Pennea, Emma MS; Cardon, Mary Kathryn DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC; McDermott-Levy, Ruth PhD, MPH, RN; Mutic, Abby PhD, CNM
Page: 133-140
Labor and Delivery Nurses' Perceptions of Their Colleagues' Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Pregnant Patients with Substance Use.
Author: Swenson, Karli PhD, MPH; Johnson, Amber DNP, CNM; Schulz, Gretchen MPH; Breen, Katie MPH
Page: 141-150
Bedsharing Perspectives among Latino Caregivers.
Author: Barbon, Rachel PhD, RN; Doering, Jennifer J. PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 151-156
Relationship Between Anxiety and the Birth Experience of Hispanic Adolescents.
Author: Anderson, Cheryl A. RN, PhD, MN; Gonzalez, Analee RN, BSN
Page: 157-161
Keeping Mothers Together With Their Babies Requiring Neonatal Intensive Care During the Birth Hospitalization: An Innovative Model of Care.
Author: Dagestad, Amy MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, RNC-OB, FAWHONN
Page: 162-167
Education and Evaluation of Electronic Fetal Monitor Interpretation: A Scoping Review.
Author: Hebert, Susan H. PhD, RN, CHSE; Anderson, Joel G. PhD, CHTP, FGSA; Wyatt, Tami H. PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN; Kardong-Edgren, Suzan PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN
Page: 168-175
Emergency Preparedness for Perinatal Patients.
Author: Wisner, Kirsten PhD, RNC-OB, CNS, C-EFM, NE-BC
Page: 176
Pediatric Readiness in US Emergency Departments.
Author: Beal, Judy A. DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 177
Managing Pain During Breastfeeding Initiation.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 178
Perinatal Mood Disorders Require Research.
Author: Nist, Marliese Dion PhD, RNC-NIC
Page: 179
Toward Evidence-Based Practice.
Author: Hayman, Laura L. PhD, MSN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, FSBM; Koenig, Mary Dawn PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAWHONN; Rohan, Annie PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN
Page: 180-182
Maternity Care Access in Rural United States is in Crisis.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RN, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 183
Forever Chemicals (PFAS): An Overview for Maternity and Pediatric Health Care Professionals.
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Labor and Delivery Nurses' Perceptions of Their Colleagues' Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Pregnant Patients with Substance Use.
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MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. Volume 50(2) March/April 2025
Mentoring and Sponsorship for Early Career Nursing Scholars.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RNC, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 65
Application of Predictive Analytics in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Nursing Care.
Author: Dreisbach, Caitlin PhD, RN; Barcelona, Veronica PhD, MSN, PHNA-BC, RN; Turchioe, Meghan Reading PhD, MPH, RN; Bernstein, Samantha PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC; Erickson, Elise PhD, CNM, FACNM
Page: 66-77
Fostering Informed Consent and Shared Decision-Making in Maternity Nursing With the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.
Author: Penner, Sara Bickweat MFA; Mercado, Nicholas R. DrPH, MCHES, HEC-C; Bernstein, Samantha PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC; Erickson, Elise PhD, CNM, FACNM; DuBois, Melissa Anne RNC-OB, BSN, C-EFM, CE, LC; Dreisbach, Caitlin PhD, RN
Page: 78-85
Application of Three-Dimensional Printing in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care.
Author: Ahmad, Suzan PhD, MSN, RN; Dreisbach, Caitlin PhD, RN
Page: 86-91
Huddles in Hospital Maternity Settings: A Scoping Review.
Author: Bernstein, Samantha L. PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC; Bell, Jessica G. MS; Broadhurst, Rebecca MSN, RN
Page: 92-98
Nurses' Role in the Birth Experience: An Integrative Review.
Author: Raposo, Nicholas M. MPH, BSN, RNC-OB; Jurgens, Corrine Y. PhD, RN, ANP, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN
Page: 99-106
In a Flash: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Survivors.
Author: Beck, Cheryl Tatano DNSc, CNM, FAAN
Page: 107-113
Amniotic Fluid Embolism.
Author: Bernstein, Samantha L. PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC
Page: 114
White Noise Exposure During Sleep in Infants and Children: How Much is too Much?.
Author: Beal, Judy A. DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 115
Critical Role of Nighttime Breast Emptying.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 116
Syphilis During Pregnancy.
Author: Pintye, Jillian MPH, PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 117
Toward Evidence-Based Practice.
Author: Rohan, Annie PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Konrad, Kathryn M. L. PhD, RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE; Rohan, Annie J. PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Vo, Timothea T. PhD, RN
Page: 118-120
Trends in Characteristics of Births in the United States 2020 to 2023.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RNC, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 121-122
Application of Predictive Analytics in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Nursing Care.
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Fostering Informed Consent and Shared Decision-Making in Maternity Nursing with the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.
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MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. Volume 50(1) January/February 2025
Reviewer List 2024.
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Initiatives from the Biden-Harris Administration to Address the Maternal Health Crisis and Promote Better Maternity Outcomes for Mothers and Babies in the United States.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RN, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 7-8
Maternal Nutrition and Human Milk Nutrients: A Scoping Review.
Author: Kankaew, Sukanya MSN, RN; Briere, Carrie-Ellen PhD, RN
Page: 9-17
Lived Experience of Postpartum Women in Recovery for Opioid Use Disorder on Medication-Assisted Therapy.
Author: MacPherson, Caron PhD, RN
Page: 18-23
Holistic Nursing Care for Perinatal Loss Based on Swanson's Theory of Caring.
Author: Berry, Shandeigh N. PhD, RN, CNE; Lazcano, Shania
Page: 24-29
Perceptions of Rural Access to Prenatal Care in the United States by Patients, Nurses, Midwives, and Physicians: An Integrative Review.
Author: Durfee, Stephanie MSNed, RNC, C-EFM; Nazarenko, Danielle N. MSN, CNM, IBCLC; Agbemenu, Kafuli PhD, MPH, RN, CTN-A
Page: 30-38
mHealth for Women with Pregnancies with Fetal Anomalies: A Scoping Review.
Author: Butler, Mary PhD, RN, FNP-C; McArthur, Erin C. MLIS
Page: 39-45
Maternal and Newborn Care for Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency.
Author: Anderson, Sharon DNP, APN, NNP-BC, AGN-BC, CNE
Page: 46-51
Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Scorecard.
Author: Wisner, Kirsten PhD, RNC-OB, CNS, C-EFM, NE-BC
Page: 52
Increases in Tongue Tie Diagnoses for Breastfeeding Difficulties.
Author: Beal, Judy A. DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 53
Protecting Milk Supply: Supplementation Equals the Need to Pump.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 54
Progress and Challenges in Global Breastfeeding Rates.
Author: Nist, Marliese Dion PhD, RNC-NIC
Page: 55
Toward Evidence-Based Practice.
Author: Rohan, Annie PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Ebberts, Marci MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN; Johnson, Kaitlin L. MSN, RN; Vitale, Tracy R. DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NE-BC, C-EFM, CNE
Page: 56-58
Pelvic Floor Injuries during Childbirth.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RN, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 59
Maternal Nutrition and Human Milk Nutrients: A Scoping Review.
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Maternal and Newborn Care for Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency.
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MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. Volume 49(6) November/December 2024
Vote for Reproductive Self-determination and the Broadest Scope of Reproductive Health Care.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RN, CNS-BC, FAAN; Rohan, Annie J. PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN
Page: 305
Standardizing Fetal Movement Monitoring using Count the Kicks.
Author: Burgess, Adriane PhD, RNC-OB, CCE, C-ONQS, CPHQ, FAWHONN; Aucutt, Megan BA; Coleman, Sarah L. MPH
Page: 306-313
Concept Analysis of Woman-Centered Care: Implications for Postpartum Care.
Author: Sposato, Margaret F. MSN, MA, RN, RNC-OB; Miller, Wendy R. PhD, RN, CNS, CCRN, FAAN, FAES
Page: 314-323
Gastrointestinal and Gastroesophageal Reflux Scale Reference Values.
Author: Pados, Britt Frisk PhD, RN, NNP-BC, IBCLC, FAHA, FNAP; Hill, Rebecca R. PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, FAAN
Page: 324-331
Burnout among Nurses, Midwives, and Physicians in Maternity Care Exposed to Traumatic Childbirth Events.
Author: Robinson, Keisha A. CNM, PhD; Atlas, Robert O. MD, FACOG; Storr, Carla L. ScD, MPH; Gaitens, Joanna M. PhD, MSN, MPH; Blanchard, May MD, FACOG; Ogbolu, Yolanda PhD, CRNP-Neonatal, FAAN
Page: 332-340
African Immigrant Women's Experiences of Maternity Care in the United States.
Author: Appiah-Kubi, Ruth MA, MPA; Kim, Yeong-Hyun PhD; Attanasio, Laura B. PhD
Page: 341-347
Labor Nurses' Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Author: Eanes, Linda EdD, MSN, RN; Mathew, Liji PhD, APRN, FNP-BC; Philips, Betty MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Paul, Dalia MSN, APRN, FNP-C; Mathews, Moncy MSN, RN
Page: 348-353
Elective Induction of Labor.
Author: Bernstein, Samantha L. PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC
Page: 354
U.S. Surgeon General Recommends Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms.
Author: Beal, Judy A. DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 355
Increasing Access to Doulas to Improve Breastfeeding.
Author: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
Page: 356
HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) during Pregnancy and Lactation.
Author: Pintye, Jillian PhD, RN, MPH, FAAN
Page: 357
Toward Evidence-Based Practice.
Author: Rohan, Annie J. PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Griggs, Kellie M. DNP, RNC-OB, FAAN; Rohan, Annie J. PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN; Slater, Courtney M. MS, CPNP-PC, CLC
Page: 358-360
Trends in Labor Induction and Augmentation for Women in the United States Having their First Live Birth, 2016 to 2022.
Author: Simpson, Kathleen Rice PhD, RN, CNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 361
Standardizing Fetal Movement Monitoring using Count the Kicks.
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African Immigrant Women's Experiences of Maternity Care in the United States.
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