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Scrimshaw SC, Emily P. Backes EP, eds; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; Health and Medicine Division;. 2020. Birth settings in America : Outcomes, access, quality, and choice. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 354 pp.

Annotation: This consensus study report reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States; the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth; research on birth settings; and access to and choice of birth settings in America. Maternal and neonatal interventions and health outcomes are compared across birth settings, including hospitals, birthing centers, and home birth environments.

Contact: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-2000 Fax: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/health-and-medicine-division Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to care, Birthing centers, Cesarean section, Childbirth, Health facilities, Home childbirth, Hospitals, Infant care, Maternal health, Maternal morbidity, Maternity hospitals, Measures, Midwifery, Policy , Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Risk factors, Social factors, Statistics, Trends

National Institute for Children's Health Quality. 2015. Best Fed Beginnings final report. Boston, MA: National Institute for Children's Health Quality, 34 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings from a nationwide three-year effort in partnership with Baby-Friendly USA and the United States Breastfeeding Committee to help hospitals improve maternity care practices to support breastfeeding, and increase the number of Baby-Friendly hospitals in the United States. The report details the activities of the BFB initiative and evaluates its effectiveness in meeting the mission and aims.

Contact: National Institute for Children's Health Quality, 30 Winter Street, Sixth Floor, Boston, MA 02108, Telephone: (617) 391-2700 Secondary Telephone: (866) 787-0832 Fax: (617) 391-2701 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nichq.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Evaluation, Infant health, Maternity hospitals, Model programs, Mothers, National initiatives, Nutrition

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2011. Vital signs: Hospital practices to support breastfeeding—United States, 2007 and 2009. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 60(Early release),

Annotation: This report summarizes the results of a national survey of obstetric hospitals and birth centers conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine the extent to which hospitals are following maternity care practices that support successful breastfeeding. Summarizing data collected in 2007 and 2009, the report provides statistics on the numbers of hospitals that are providing prenatal breastfeeding education, limiting breastfeeding supplement use, and supporting mothers after discharge. The report indicates that few hospitals have model breastfeeding policies in place and recommends that maternity hospitals provide evidence-based practices to support breastfeeding. Tables include a list of ten steps to successful breastfeeding as designated by Baby-Friendly USA and the World Health Organization and the national prevalence of hospitals with corresponding recommended practices.

Contact: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr Available from the website.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Federal initiatives, Guidelines, Maternity hospitals, Models, National surveys, Research

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. 2011. CDC National Survey of Maternity Care Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

Annotation: Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) is a national survey of maternity care practices and policies that is conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every 2 years beginning in 2007. The survey is mailed to all facilities with registered maternity beds in the United States and Territories. The web site contains an overview of the latest survey results and how progress is being made toward national goals for breastfeeding and infant nutrition and why the survey is important. Reports from the survey results are also provided on maternity care practices, facility benchmarks, and state reports. Additional sections on the web site include how the mPINC scores are calculated, sample questionnaires

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/forms/contact-us.html Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Infant nutrition, Maternity hospitals, National surveys, Newborn infants

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Fetus and Newborn. 1977. Standards and recommendations for hospital care of newborn infants. (6th ed.). Evanston, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 178 pp.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: 800/433-9016 Secondary Telephone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: https://www.aap.org/en/pages/contact-us/contact-national-headquarters/ Web Site: https://www.aap.org Available in libraries. Document Number: LOC 77-075542.

Keywords: Hospitals, Infant health, Infants with special health care needs, Maternity hospitals, Medical personnel, Neonatal diseases, Neonatal intensive care, Neonatal morbidity, Nurses, Nutrition, Standards

Maternity Center Association. 1968. Prelude to action: Report of the Maternity Center Association's 50th anniversary seminar on childbearing and family life. New York, NY: Maternity Center Association, 170 pp.

Delf E. [1946]. Standards and recommendations for hospital care of maternity patients. [Washington, DC]: U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau , 28 pp. (Publication number 314 )

Annotation: This pamphlet presents hospital standards for maternity care, representing the consensus of obstetric practitioners. Guidelines on staffing, health supervision of personnel, unit design and maintenance, auxiliary facilities, maternity procedures, record keeping, and discharge are included.

Contact: Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118, Telephone: (415) 561-6767 Fax: (415) 840-0391 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.archive.org

Keywords: Guidelines, Health supervision, Hospitals, Maternal health services, Maternity hospitals, Obstetric care, Standards
   

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