November 2024 Issue
In Gratitude
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives. For many of us, the greatest gift is the love and support we receive from our family and friends. This season reminds us to cherish those relationships, making time to gather and share in the joy of one another’s company.
We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your dedication to caring for our patients is truly remarkable. Your compassion and commitment make a lasting impact, not only on the people you serve but also on their loved ones. This Thanksgiving, we thank you for all you do and encourage you to take the time you deserve to enjoy moments with your own loved ones.
Wishing you a restful and joyful Thanksgiving!
Industry News
Sustainable Development Goals for Maternal Mortality
Study examines impact of birthing positions on maternal satisfaction
Washington’s rural maternity wards are struggling to stay afloat
Women & Infants Hospital Labor and Delivery Center fully funded
Doulas fill critical need in Black maternal care
Premature birth rates in US remain at historic high, report finds
Health workforce shortages lead 2025 U.S. legislative priorities
Education & Webinars
Industry Webinar Opportunities
ICEA – International Childbirth Education Association webinars
National Perinatal Information Center
AWHONN: Expert Insights with Lisa A. Miller
March of Dimes professional Continuing Education
Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) Webinars
We are delighted to be able to offer Lisa A. Miller’s
“Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Review Course and Certification Preparation.”
OBIX Customer Webinars
Enrollment links for the 2025 for our OBIX Customer Webinars will be available in late December.
All webinars presented live at 10AM and 3PM Central. Topics are subject to change.
January 15 – Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring presented by David Miller, MD
February 6 – Preventing Preterm Birth: What’s the Latest Evidence? presented by Michael Ruma, MD, MPH
April 3 – Navigating the Legal System: Deposition Survival presented by Lisa Miller, CNM, JD
May 12 – Sepsis presented by Stephanie Martin, DO
September 10 – Preeclampsia, Current Controversies in Intrapartum Management presented by David Miller, MD
September 22 – Respiratory Compromise presented by Stephanie Martin, DO
October 13 – Practice Makes Perfect: FHR Strip Interpretation presented by Lisa Miller, CNM, JD
December 11 – Maternal Hemorrhage presented by Michael Ruma, MD, MPH
Please note, you will need an OBIX P.O.E.T account to enroll. If you need assistance setting up or accessing your P.O.E.T. account, please contact us here.
Trade Shows & Events
Stop by our booth at an upcoming conference! More details here.
- NNEPQIN – November 21 & 22
- New York AWHONN – December 1 & 2
- AWHONN Leadership Development Conference – February 2-5
- California AWHONN – February 21 & 22
- South Carolina AWHONN – February 28
OBIX Highlights
Simplifying electronic fetal monitoring through a full continuum of solutions and services to help improve patient outcomes.
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Ask the Experts
FAQs
Click here for this month’s FAQ video presented by Lisa A. Miller, C.N.M., J.D.
Podcasts
Podcasts are presented by the Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics team (Stephanie Martin, D.O.,
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, D.N.P., R.N., and Julie Arafeh, R.N.) Click here to view the list.
Healthy Moms. Healthy Babies. Healthy Outcomes.
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