For this assignment, you will identify a topic from the provided list below OR choose an instructor-approved topic of your choosing related to maternity care. The written paper will be a minimum of 3 pages not including cover page, references, and infographic. You must utilize at least 2 peer reviewed articles that are current (within the last 5 years). APA format is required.
- Introduction
Identify your chosen topic and provide a discussion for why this topic was chosen. Provide a discussion of the topic and identify how the topic is related to maternity care.
- Education
Identify and fully discuss at least two points related to the topic that would be included in an educational plan for the patient/community and/or to other healthcare providers
- Impact on pregnant or laboring patient
Identify and fully discuss at least 2 ways this topic will impact the pregnant patient and the care they receive. Support this discussion with at least one scholarly source.
- Impact on fetus/newborn
Identify and fully discuss at least 2 ways this topic will impact the fetus/newborn and the care they receive. Support this discussion with at least one scholarly source.
- Infographic
Develop a one-page education sheet that condenses this information and education into an easy to read infographic. You should utilize visual aids and be as creative as you choose to be with design. This infographic must be uploaded as a PDF and be shared with the class via the week 8 discussion post. Additionally, review and comment on at least 2 other student’s infographics.
Possible Topics
- Drug usage in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Refusal of care (for self or child in cases of emergency or impending death)
- Cultural birth/breastfeeding practices (identify culture)
- Maternal & infant morbidity/mortality
- Reproductive justice
- State vs. federal laws in regard to abortion/adoption/surrogacy/assistive reproductive technology)
- LGBTQIA+ discrimination/disparity/erasure in reproductive health care settings, aspects of LGBTQ pregnancy, impact of hormone replacement therapy on fertility, LGBTQ-specific competency and sensitivity training
- Specific health problem (heart condition, autoimmune disorder, thrombophilia, disability, pregnancies affected by genetic conditions incompatible with life, Preeclampsia, Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, RTIs)
- Epidural use, various alternative pain relief measures in labor
- Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
