2022
Associations of Mitochondrial Function, Stress, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Early Life: A Systematic Review
Zhao T, Alder N, Starkweather A, Chen M, Matson A, Xu W, Balsbaugh J, Cong X. Associations of Mitochondrial Function, Stress, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Early Life: A Systematic Review. Developmental Neuroscience 2022, 44: 438-454. PMID: 35995037, PMCID: PMC9928905, DOI: 10.1159/000526491.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurodevelopmental outcomesPreterm infantsEarly life stressPostnatal stressSystematic reviewInfluence neurodevelopmental outcomesMitochondrial function/dysfunctionEarly lifeAssociated with stress exposurePreferred Reporting ItemsFull-termPrimary research articlesBIOSIS databasesInfluence of biological sexLife stressLack of longitudinal dataInfant stressInfantsReporting ItemsPretermInvasive samplingOutcomesStress exposureBehavioral changesFunction/dysfunction
2021
The Role of Emotion Regulation in Pain Management Among Women From Labor to Three Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review
Srisopa P, Cong X, Russell B, Lucas R. The Role of Emotion Regulation in Pain Management Among Women From Labor to Three Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review. Pain Management Nursing 2021, 22: 783-790. PMID: 34215526, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.05.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain intensityElectronic databases CINAHLDecreased pain intensityPreferred Reporting ItemsDatabases CINAHLMindfulness-based interventionsProQuest DissertationsIntegrative reviewWomen's painEmotional distressMonths postpartumReporting ItemsPain managementReduce painSystematic reviewProlonged trainingDistraction strategiesPregnant womenPostpartumPainSelf-practicedPrenatal periodInterventionEmotion regulation strategiesWomenIntegrated Review of the Assessment of Newborns With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Casavant S, Meegan T, Fleming M, Hussain N, Gork S, Cong X. Integrated Review of the Assessment of Newborns With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2021, 50: 539-548. PMID: 34116058, PMCID: PMC8429083, DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2021.04.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal abstinence syndromeAssessment of newbornsNeonatal abstinence syndrome diagnosisIntegrative reviewAbstinence syndromeMethodology of WhittemoreSeverity of neonatal abstinence syndromeSymptoms of neonatal abstinence syndromeMedical Subject Headings termsLength of hospital stayManual reference searchAbstinence ScaleDecreased length of hospital stayTreated with buprenorphineTreated with naltrexoneSubject heading termsOpioid use disorderExcluded articlesFinnegan ScaleQualitative studyMeasure symptomsHospital stayStudy designHeading termsNewborn's response
2019
Breastfeeding experiences and perspectives on support among Chinese mothers separated from their hospitalized preterm infants: a qualitative study
Yang Y, Brandon D, Lu H, Cong X. Breastfeeding experiences and perspectives on support among Chinese mothers separated from their hospitalized preterm infants: a qualitative study. International Breastfeeding Journal 2019, 14: 45. PMID: 31695726, PMCID: PMC6824106, DOI: 10.1186/s13006-019-0242-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intensive care unitPreterm infantsHospitalized preterm infantsMothers of preterm infantsMaternal-infant separationHigh-risk infantsExpressed breast milkIntensive care unitBreastfeeding experienceMother-infant attachmentCare unitBreast milkInfantsBreastfeedingMilk supplyPretermDescriptive studyMothersConclusionsThe studyMethodsA qualitative descriptive studyChinese mothersHealth professional supportNeonatesDifficulties mothersBabiesAllostatic Load and Biomarkers of Stress in the Preterm Infant: An Integrative Review
Casavant S, Cong X, Fitch R, Moore J, Rosenkrantz T, Starkweather A. Allostatic Load and Biomarkers of Stress in the Preterm Infant: An Integrative Review. Biological Research For Nursing 2019, 21: 210-223. PMID: 30654634, DOI: 10.1177/1099800418824415.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intensive care unitPreterm infantsLong-term outcome measuresMarkers of oxidative stressIntensive care unitBorn pretermNociceptive inputNonnoxious stimuliBrain-gut-microbiome axisPretermPainful proceduresCare unitHuman studiesInclusion criteriaLife-saving careTherapeutic interventionsInfantsOutcome measuresEarly detectionTime pointsBiomarkersActivation of stress responsesCortisol levelsOxidative stressSystematic search
2018
Factors Affecting Breastfeeding Outcomes at Six Months in Preterm Infants
Wang Y, Briere C, Xu W, Cong X. Factors Affecting Breastfeeding Outcomes at Six Months in Preterm Infants. Journal Of Human Lactation 2018, 35: 80-89. PMID: 29723482, DOI: 10.1177/0890334418771307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm infantsPrevalence of breastfeedingLevel of breastfeeding self-efficacyMothers of very preterm infantsFactors associated with exclusive breastfeedingPreterm mother-infant dyadsIntensive careBreastfeeding practicesLate preterm infantsVery preterm infantsInfant gestational ageMonths corrected ageNeonatal intensive careYoung maternal ageElevated EPDS scoresPerception of breastfeeding self-efficacyImprove breastfeeding durationGestational agePostpartum depressive symptomsCorrected ageLongitudinal observational studyPreterm mothersDepressive symptomsPretermMaternal age
2016
Labor Epidural Analgesia and Breastfeeding
French C, Cong X, Chung K. Labor Epidural Analgesia and Breastfeeding. Journal Of Human Lactation 2016, 32: 507-520. PMID: 27121239, DOI: 10.1177/0890334415623779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesia, EpiduralAnalgesia, ObstetricalBreast FeedingFemaleHumansPostpartum PeriodPregnancyConceptsLabor epidural analgesiaEpidural analgesiaBreastfeeding successDuration of laborReturn to workFactors affecting breastfeedingDosage of analgesiaInadequate study powerImmediate postpartum periodIntrapartum interventionsCumulative IndexInstrumental deliveryBreastfeeding outcomesLabor analgesiaSocial supportMothers' needsPostpartum periodRandomized controlled studyBreastfeeding difficultiesMothers' intentionBreastfeedingTargeted supportAnesthesia providersCochrane LibraryStudy power
2015
Effect of Maternal Body Mass Index on Infant Breastfeeding Behaviors and Exclusive Direct Breastfeeding
Lucas R, Judge M, Sajdlowska J, Cong X, McGrath J, Brandon D. Effect of Maternal Body Mass Index on Infant Breastfeeding Behaviors and Exclusive Direct Breastfeeding. Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2015, 44: 772-783. PMID: 26402851, DOI: 10.1111/1552-6909.12755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal body mass indexEffect of maternal body mass indexBody mass indexInfant breastfeeding behaviorMother-infant dyadsGestational ageMass indexBreastfeeding mother-infant dyadsBreastfeeding behaviorLate preterm infantsInfant gestational ageFull-term infantsTime pointsMonths of lifeNo significant increaseBreastfeeding outcomesInfantsBreastfeedingSignificant increaseBreastfeeding differencesBreastfeeding objectivesWeeksAgeMothersGestation
2012
Maternal consumption of a DHA-containing functional food benefits infant sleep patterning: An early neurodevelopmental measure
Judge M, Cong X, Harel O, Courville A, Lammi-Keefe C. Maternal consumption of a DHA-containing functional food benefits infant sleep patterning: An early neurodevelopmental measure. Early Human Development 2012, 88: 531-537. PMID: 22269042, DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2011.12.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant sleep patternsPlacebo groupSleep organizationInfant sleep/wake stateMaternal DHA intakeFetal neural tissuePlacebo-controlled designPostnatal day 1Early neurobehavioral developmentSleep patternsPlacebo barWeeks gestationPostnatal hoursDouble-blindPregnancy complicationsQuiet sleepActive sleepMaternal consumptionDHA intakeSleep/wake statesDay 1Neurobehavioral developmentPrenatal supplyPregnancyOrganism sleep
2006
Breast and Infant Temperatures With Twins During Shared Kangaroo Care
Ludington‐Hoe S, Lewis T, Morgan K, Cong X, Anderson L, Reese S. Breast and Infant Temperatures With Twins During Shared Kangaroo Care. Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2006, 35: 223-231. PMID: 16620248, PMCID: PMC1890034, DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00024.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBody TemperatureBreastClinical Nursing ResearchDiseases in TwinsFemaleHumansHypothermiaInfantInfant CareInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Premature, DiseasesIntensive Care, NeonatalMonitoring, PhysiologicNeonatal NursingNursing AssessmentNursing Evaluation ResearchPosturePregnancyTime FactorsTwins