Publications by authors named "Dorian Odems"
Role of Obstetric Violence and Patient Choice: Factors Associated With Episiotomy.
J Midwifery Womens Health
October 2024
Introduction: In the United States, 1 in 6 women reports obstetric violence in the form of physical and verbal abuse, coercion, and lack of informed consent. Despite recommendations against routine episiotomy, its use in the United States remains notable and varies considerably. This study aimed to analyze the various forms of obstetric violence associated with undergoing an episiotomy and having a choice in undergoing an episiotomy.
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- African American women face challenges in breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity for six months, influenced by various social factors and limited research reflecting their experiences.
- Research indicates that women participating in the WIC program tend to have lower rates of breastfeeding than non-WIC women, necessitating a closer examination of this relationship.
- A systematic review of 218 articles identified 11 studies that showed mixed outcomes on WIC's impact on breastfeeding initiation, with a general trend suggesting decreased breastfeeding duration among Black women in WIC.
Background And Aims: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare system facilitated a change in policies to redress the consequences of increased demand and fear of disease transmission. Restrictive measures throughout the healthcare system limiting access to accompanying partners of birthing people in addition to fears of contracting COVID-19, an increasing number of birthing people chose to have an out-of-hospital birth. Out-of-hospital births are not prevalent in the United States.
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