2020
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Patients Admitted for Childbirth in Southern Connecticut
Campbell KH, Tornatore JM, Lawrence KE, Illuzzi JL, Sussman LS, Lipkind HS, Pettker CM. Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Patients Admitted for Childbirth in Southern Connecticut. JAMA 2020, 323: 2520-2522. PMID: 32453390, PMCID: PMC7251498, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.8904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAsymptomatic DiseasesBetacoronavirusClinical Laboratory TechniquesConnecticutCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19COVID-19 TestingDelivery, ObstetricFemaleHumansInfectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-ProfessionalPandemicsParturitionPersonal Protective EquipmentPneumonia, ViralPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPrevalenceSARS-CoV-2
2016
Perspectives on Promoting Hospital Primary Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Study
Kennedy HP, Doig E, Tillman S, Strauss A, Williams B, Pettker C, Illuzzi J. Perspectives on Promoting Hospital Primary Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Study. Birth 2016, 43: 336-345. PMID: 27500371, DOI: 10.1111/birt.12245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-time mothersVaginal birthHospital settingPrimary cesarean deliveryCesarean delivery rateLong-term riskCesarean deliveryEarly laborCaregivers' knowledgeWomen's knowledgeCaregiver perspectivesChildbirth preparationSecondary aimNortheastern hospitalsPractice styleBirthLabor managementMothersPowerful mediatorHospitalPrimary aimPotential strategyCaregiversWomenBirth environment