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The association of maternal country/region of origin and nativity with infant mortality rate among Hispanic preterm infants
Among US-born preterm infants of Hispanic mothers, we analyzed the unadjusted and adjusted infant mortality rate (IMR) by country/region of origin and maternal nativity status.
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Lived experiences of stress of Black and Hispanic mothers during hospitalization of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units
To characterize the lived experiences of stress associated with having a preterm infant hospitalized in the NICU among Black and Hispanic mothers.
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History of cancer and fertility treatment outcomes: a registry linkage study in Massachusetts
To investigate assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes among adolescent and young-adult female cancer survivors.
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Association of maternal fertility status and receipt of fertility treatment with healthcare utilization in infants up to age four
This study evaluates differences in child healthcare utilization by maternal fertility status in the first four years of life.
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Risk factors for postpartum depressive symptoms among mothers of Colorado-born preterm infants
Identify risk factors of postpartum depressive symptoms (PDS) among preterm infants’ mothers.
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Understanding the barriers and facilitators to safe infant sleep for mothers of preterm infants
To identify barriers and facilitators to adherence to safe sleep practices (SSP) among mothers of preterm infants using qualitative methodology.
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Shifting the care paradigm for opioid-exposed newborns in Southern Colorado
Compare Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) and limited opioid treatment on birth length of stay (LOS), postnatal opioid exposure, and 30-day re-hospitalizations in opioid-exposed newborns (OENs) in two hospital systems.
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Open AccessOptimizing the control group for evaluating ART outcomes: can outpatient claims data yield a better control group?
We previously developed a subfertile comparison group with which to compare outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment. In this study, we evaluated whether insurance claims data in the Massac...
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Early-life cancer, infertility, and risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes: a registry linkage study in Massachusetts
Investigate the relationship between history of cancer and adverse pregnancy outcomes according to subfertility/fertility treatment.
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Sex differences in infant health following ART-treated, subfertile, and fertile deliveries
Among infants following ART-treated, subfertile, and fertile deliveries to determine (1) the presence and magnitude of sex differences in health outcomes and (2) whether the presence of sex differences varied ...
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The promise and pitfalls of precision medicine to resolve black–white racial disparities in preterm birth
Differences in preterm birth rates between black and white women are the largest contributor to racial disparities in infant mortality. In today’s age of precision medicine, analysis of the genome, epigenome, ...
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Prevalence and Predictors of Back-Transport Closer to Maternal Residence After Acute Neonatal Care in a Regional NICU
Objectives To describe the demographics, clinical characteristics and referral patterns of premature infants to a regional level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU); to determine the prevalence and predictors ...
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Length of stay and cost of birth hospitalization: effects of subfertility and ART
The objective of this study is to measure delivery length of stay (LOS) and cost as proxies for infant morbidity in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and subfertile deliveries.
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Impact of NICU admission on Colorado-born late preterm infants: breastfeeding initiation, continuation and in-hospital breastfeeding practices
Compare breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates, and in-hospital breastfeeding practices, of late preterm infants (LPIs) cared for in a NICU versus those cared for exclusively in the nursery (non-NICU).
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Implementation of safe sleep practices in Massachusetts NICUs: a state-wide QI collaborative
To increase the use of safe sleep practices (SSP) among high-risk infants discharged from Massachusetts (MA) NICUs to 90% in 2 years.
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Trust in Sources of Advice about Infant Care Practices: The SAFE Study
Objectives (1) Determine the prevalence of maternal trust in advice sources on infant care practices; (2) Investigate the association of maternal and infant characteristics with trust in ...
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The Association between Maternal Oral Health Experiences and Risk of Preterm Birth in 10 States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2004–2006
The aim of this study is to investigate the association between oral health experiences of women in the peripartum period and the risk of preterm delivery (<37 weeks). We analyzed 2004–2006 data from the CDC P...
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Oral Health Experiences in 10 States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2004–2006
To describe and assess racial/ethnic differences in maternal oral health experiences during their most recent pregnancy. We analyzed 2004–06 data from the CDC Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS...
