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  1. Group B strep & pit concentration

    CEG replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here is a link to the CDC's guidance: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5111a1.htm Just skimming, the only mention of ROM is that GBS can cross the membrane, so intact vs ruptured is not...

  2. Group B strep & pit concentration

    CEG replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The antibiotics don't take 4 hours to work, they cover for four hours. So the idea is to get a dose of antibiotics in and then repeat every four hours. I think the maximum effect is achieved after...

  3. Refusing "Hospital Protocal"

    CEG replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They have been shown time and again to result in worse outcomes. It is widely acknowledged that FM increases the c-section rate wthout improving outcomes. C/S is a complication and a morbidity- not...

  4. Nursery nurses....what do you think about this?

    CEG replied to labcat01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Obviously it depends on the hospital but I have seen this quite a bit. Honestly if I had another baby in a hospital I would be quite suspicious of anyone who took my baby to the nursery for any...

  5. Need ideas-perks for patients

    CEG replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One hospital in my area gives all the moms either a manicure or massage (their choice) and I think the dads get a steak or something. I have heard they tend to also give c-sections or episiotomies to...

  6. Neoventa...very interesting

    CEG replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That does look interesting. Seems like it would definitely decrease the number of unnecessary interventions here. I would love to read the evidence behind the standards they have created. As far as...

  7. L&D Rotation tomorrow

    CEG replied to AggieNurse99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess it's already tomorrow so maybe I am too late. A lot of the way a birth goes varies hugely by hospital and care provider. So what may be NPO, IV, stay in bed, episiotomy, lithotomy, epidural,...

  8. Christian Scientists in LDR/PP

    CEG replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One other thing to consider- it is sometimes implied or even outright told to women that certain tests are "mandatory" and they can get into trouble with the state or CPS, or that their doctor will...

  9. Disapearing twin

    CEG replied to JadeNurse1980's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like she needs a new doctor who isn't a jerk. I was reading an article a while back tha theorized that disappearing twins are actually not as uncommon as we previously thought. The trend for...

  10. Please help! Need Artical from Journal

    CEG replied to smile4stamps's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can usually access these online through the journal itself or another website like Elsevier. Sometimes there is a fee, but it's usually not too much. Good

  11. Midwifery??

    CEG replied to dare2dream's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, an OB goes to med school for four years then does residency for what, 4 years or so? You went to nursing school for four years, got your Master's degree for 3 years or so and have experience in...

  12. Midwifery??

    CEG replied to dare2dream's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are many flavors of "lay midwife." The American College of Nurse Midwives recognizes and credentials "certified professional midwives" who do not have medical background but do have formal...

  13. Question for any single mother or dual military Army Nurses?

    CEG replied to carliboo30's topic in Government, Military

    There is no difference in expectations for dual military versus others. If everyone in the unit has to be there at 0500 then everyone has to be there at 0500. As an officer in particular it would...

  14. Need some INFO please!

    CEG replied to dare2dream's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oops, double

  15. Need some INFO please!

    CEG replied to dare2dream's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The only thing I can think of is gastroschisis but that is not a stomach problem, rather an intestine problem so it may not be what you're looking

  16. Who consents for the underage where you work?? long

    CEG replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In Illinois a minor can sign for their treatment during pregnancy and for the baby after birth but cannot sign for herself after birth unless she meets one of the other criteria (married, emancipated...

  17. Questions for Chicago L&D nurses!!!!

    CEG replied to CaliRN29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GGRRR, I seriously wrote a long post about every hospital in Chicago I know and lost it all. I will try to write something more later, but please feel free to PM me if you have some questions. I...

  18. Evidence-Based practice re: Pitocin Inductions

    CEG replied to HazeKomp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's a link to the pitocin package insert which says to increase q 30-60 min and dosages over 6 mu are likely to be ineffective and increase the risk of hemorrhage......

  19. curious about Group B strep and giving antibiotics

    CEG replied to NurseCard's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was taught that the CDC acknowledges that the GBS prophylaxis is at BEST a temporary fix and at worst will cause a catatstrophic problem later with abx resistant GBS infections in newborns/mothers....

  20. My 2 cents on natural birth/birth plans

    CEG replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly! IA picked up the problem and alerted you to the fact that closer monitoring was required. IA was effective at detecting the issue and the problem was effectively dealt with. At the point...

  21. My 2 cents on natural birth/birth plans

    CEG replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's the thing: scare tactic or not, this is NOT true. Research has shown, and AWHONN teaches in the intermediate fetal monitoring class, that outcomes are no worse with IA than with CEFM. So...

  22. Ever had to get a court order for treatment?

    CEG replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I understand it, even ACOG has said that a court-ordered c-section is not appropriate. It does seem that it is happening more. A year or so ago a mom in Pennsylvania left a hospital AMA after being...

  23. Bradley method?

    CEG replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To clarify, it's really not like Lamaze at all. It's a 10 or 12 week course that teaches a set number of items. It starts with prenatal nutrition, works up to labor support, breastfeeding,...

  24. difference between FNP and CNM

    CEG replied to ksc0723's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Well, there are a lot of differences- they really don't have much in common. A CNM provides routine well-woman care, prenatal care, and catches babies in a hospital, birth center or home. An FNP takes...

  25. Any nurses also doulas?

    CEG replied to Almabella's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can also become a certified lactation educator through CAPPA (www.cappa.net). I am working on that right now. It's a great stepping stone to LC in my opinion. I am hoping to get there someday....