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Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA) Posters

Abstract

Adverse neonatal outcomes are more likely in adolescent pregnancies. This project demonstrates the role of an obstetrical navigator in the care team of pregnant adolescents in improving neonatal outcomes.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Jaime L. Kupillas, MSN, RNC-OB - Family Birth and Newborn Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA; Carolyn L. Davidson, PhD, RN, CCRN-a, ARNP, CPHQ, NEA-BC - Patient Care Services, Nursing Quality and Practice, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA; Cathyjo Catalano, MSN, RNC-EFM, RNC-IPOB - New Life Center @ NYU Winthrop Hospital, NYU Winthrop Universtiy Hospital, Mineola, NY, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescent Pregnancy, Maternal Child Health, Obstetrical Navigator

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The role of an obstetric navigator in supporting the pregnant adolescent

Washington, DC, USA

Adverse neonatal outcomes are more likely in adolescent pregnancies. This project demonstrates the role of an obstetrical navigator in the care team of pregnant adolescents in improving neonatal outcomes.