Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The Use of Supplemental Progesterone in Preventing Preterm Birth in High-Risk Women: A Critical Review of the Literature, Leah Marie Schroeder
Background: Twelve percent of births in the United States occur before 37 weeks of gestation and therefore are considered preterm births (Norwitz, 2015). While the ability to identify women at risk for preterm birth has improved dramaticall...
The Potential Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant, Antipsychotic and/or Mood Stabilizing Medications Use in Pregnancy: A Critical Review of the Literature, Brittany Kaye Schultz
Background: Medication use in pregnancy walks a fine line between safety of the mother and adverse effects in the developing fetus. Medications are prescribed to either help the mother maintain mental stability or they are discontinued out ...
Non-Antibiotic Alternatives for Reducing Antepartum Group B Streptococcus Colonization, Rebecca M. Smith
Background: Streptococcus agalactiae (known as Group B strep, or GBS) is a bacterium that resides in the gastrointestinal tract and/or vaginal canal and is typically benign, but during pregnancy and birth it can potentially colonize the neo...
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy During Labor, Karen M. Sonnenburg
Background: There are many holistic options available to help women cope with the discomforts of labor including pain and anxiety. The use of hydrotherapy during labor is supported by The American College of Nurse-Midwives (2014) due to its...