American College of Nurse-Midwives

Join us Tuesday for: Cytomegalovirus "What's the Deal in Pregnancy?" with Lauren Hinkle, MSN, CNM. This presentation is a review of Cytomegalovirus, the signs and symptoms of infection along with the rate of transmission and associated morbidities. We'll look at the fetal implications of primary infection in pregnancy and learn of the ways to reduce infection and exposure. Register now: https://ow.ly/aQVl50Ul8ne

Make time in your schedule for this excellent webinar: Case-Based Learning in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine with Katie T. Kivlighan, PhD, RN, CNM. On Wednesday, Dec 18, a total of 5 cases will be presented and discussed in this presentation. Cases will demonstrate management of early engorgement and inflammation, hyperlactation, lactation-related wound care, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and mastitis to put into practice case-based learning to apply principles of complex lactation management. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gm9PqFk8

Midwifery Students are the future of our profession! This Giving Tuesday, ACNM is raising funds for The Reimagination Project, with the goal of funding Student Memberships in ACNM. Midwifery students are the key to our vision of Midwifery For Every Community. Give and share today to support a student midwife: https://lnkd.in/er3V3ywp

Join in today for the December Journal Club at 1pm ET with Robin L Page, PhD, APRN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN. Racial disparities in preterm birth persist, with African American women experiencing disproportionately high rates. Preterm birth is associated with high stress levels experienced by pregnant women, yet this can be difficult to measure to predict preterm birth. In this study, telomere length - a biomarker for stress, was associated with preterm birth. This study supports the need for further exploration of the clinical utility of maternal telomere length for prediction and early intervention of preterm birth. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXbpvhNN

Our Midwife of the Week is Andrew Youmans, MSN, CNM, RN, AACC, FAWM, FACNM. Andrew has focused his work on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity by combining his experience as a midwife and as a cardiovascular nurse. He is actively involved in multiple professional organizations, including ACNM, American College of Cardiology, and the Wilderness Medical Society, has represented ACNM on the AIM Sepsis in Obstetrical Care Bundle, and currently serves on the ACNM Foundation Board. Members can read more about Andrew in the Weekly CEO Update email.

We are thankful for all of YOU! Happy Thanksgiving 🍂 The National Office will be closed today and Friday for the holiday.

Mark your calendars for the December Journal Club on Dec. 3 at 1pm ET with Robin L Page, PhD, APRN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN. Racial disparities in preterm birth persist, with African American women experiencing disproportionately high rates. Preterm birth is associated with high stress levels experienced by pregnant women, yet this can be difficult to measure to predict preterm birth. In this study, telomere length - a biomarker for stress, was associated with preterm birth. This study supports the need for further exploration of the clinical utility of maternal telomere length for prediction and early intervention of preterm birth. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXbpvhNN

Our Midwife of the Week is Donna Dineyazhe, MSN, CNM, RN. Donna is the director of midwifery at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM, where she was hired as a new grad in 2017 after obtaining her midwifery degree from the University of New Mexico. Donna is a member of the Navajo Nation and aims to provide midwifery care within the context of her community’s culture and traditional practices for pregnancy and childbirth. Members can read more about Donna in the Weekly CEO Update email.

Motivational interviewing is an important tool that midwives can use to help patients make informed decisions about their care. Midwives can use motivational interviewing to promote and prioritize syphilis testing and increase healthy outcomes. Let’s make sure we’re engaging in thoughtful dialogue, listening with intention, affirming our patients, and supporting healthy decisions. For more information and background on motivational interviewing techniques, review our resources available at: https://lnkd.in/gd66TC5Q

Tonight! Join in with ACNM, @mothertobaby and Ginger Nichols to talk about Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace. This presentation is a general review of teratology with a focus on occupational reproductive hazards and general tips on how to lower chances for potential exposures. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_bX3kgH