The ranking is “a recognition of the labor and delivery teamwork that takes place every day at Mount Sinai South Nassau,” Dr. Alan Garely, who chairs obstetrics and gynecology at the hospital, said in a news release. The hospital – more than 1,867 babies were born there so far this year – was recognized with the “High Performing” designation for the fourth consecutive year.
“Our physicians, nurses, residents and support staff are committed to providing the best outcomes for mothers and their newborns,” Garely said.
The rankings assess hospitals that deliver high-quality care for uncomplicated pregnancies, using measures such as C-section and severe newborn complication rates, vaginal birth after cesarean delivery rates, episiotomy rates, breast-milk–support practices, World Health Organization “birthing-friendly” criteria and tracking of outcome disparities. For the most recent list, 495 hospitals earned a “High Performing” designation for maternity care.
Dr. Kevin Holcomb, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, pointed out that maternity care is “one of life’s most transformative moments.
“Our commitment goes beyond medical treatment – we strive to provide a holistic, patient-centered experience that supports mothers through every stage of their pregnancy and childbirth journey,” Holcomb said.
“NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island has reduced our Caesarean section rate significantly in the past year,” Dr. Erika Banks, the hospital’s chair of obstetrics and gynecology, said in a written statement.
“Importantly our primary [NTSV, or nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex] Caesarean rate is below 30 percent,” she said, “qualifying us for our designation as the only perinatal Center of Excellence on Long Island by the Joint Commission since 2019. This designation recognizes excellence in caring for mothers and babies before and after birth.”
Other organizations on Long Island that have been recognized with Joint Commission perinatal care certification include Mount Sinai South Nassau, according to the hospital’s website; LIJ has been recognized with an Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, according to the hospital.
SUNBURY — Sunbury resident Alexa Fasold thought she was helping a childless California couple when she agreed to be a surrogate, but learned they may be part of a nationwide scam before delivering the baby in October.
The healthy infant boy has been placed with a foster family in Montour County while the FBI and California authorities investigate Silvia Zhang, 38, and Guojun Xuan, 65, the owners of Mark Surrogacy, an Arcadia, Calif.-based agency, who were accused of felony child endangerment and child neglect and later found to have 21 children between the ages of 2 and 13 — mostly toddlers delivered by surrogates — in their home or care.
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SUNBURY — Sunbury resident Alexa Fasold thought she was helping a childless California couple when she agreed to be a surrogate, but learned they may be part of a nationwide scam before delivering the baby in October.
The healthy infant boy has been placed with a foster family in Montour County while the FBI and California authorities investigate Silvia Zhang, 38, and Guojun Xuan, 65, the owners of Mark Surrogacy, an Arcadia, Calif.-based agency, who were accused of felony child endangerment and child neglect and later found to have 21 children between the ages of 2 and 13 — mostly toddlers delivered by surrogates — in their home or care.
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SUNBURY — Sunbury resident Alexa Fasold thought she was helping a childless California couple when she agreed to be a surrogate, but learned they may be part of a nationwide scam before delivering the baby in October.
The healthy infant boy has been placed with a foster family in Montour County while the FBI and California authorities investigate Silvia Zhang, 38, and Guojun Xuan, 65, the owners of Mark Surrogacy, an Arcadia, Calif.-based agency, who were accused of felony child endangerment and child neglect and later found to have 21 children between the ages of 2 and 13 — mostly toddlers delivered by surrogates — in their home or care.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
– The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is excited to announce that the 33rd ICM Triennial Congress will take place in Bali from 11-14 June 2023. The event will bring together over 2,300 midwives, maternal health advocates, and healthcare professionals from around the world to share knowledge and best practices and to celebrate the crucial role of midwives in improving maternal and newborn health.
According to a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO), one woman dies every two minutes from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications globally. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need to invest in maternal healthcare and the critical role of midwives in ensuring safe and healthy childbirth, but also in providing essential reproductive health services.
“The 33rd Triennial Congress is a unique opportunity to bring together midwives from all over the world to collaborate and share evidence-based practices and experiences,” said Dr. Franka Cadée, President of the ICM. “We are delighted to be able to bring everyone together again after the pandemic, and we hope to raise awareness of the critical role of midwives in the reproductive health of women, gender-diverse people, and families globally.”
The Congress will feature plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and poster presentations covering a wide range of topics related to midwifery, including maternal and newborn health, family planning, and midwifery education and regulation. Participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the world and share their knowledge and experiences. It will also provide a platform for midwives to advocate for increased investment in the profession and to advance midwife-led education and integration into health systems worldwide.
“Together with all midwives in Indonesia, it is an honour to host this sharing and learning session, especially with the charm of the island of Bali, whose nature, culture, and beauty are nothing short of inspirational,” said Emi Nurjasmi, President of the Indonesian Midwives Association and ICM Board Member representing Southeast Asia. “With delegates, speakers, and exhibitors from around the world, this Congress is designed not only to support the growth of the midwifery profession, but also to encourage midwives and women to come together, build relationships, grow ideas, and identify pathways for advancement.”
For more information about the 33rd ICM Triennial Congress, please visit the Congress website at https://midwives2023.org/.
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The International Confederation of Midwives is an international, accredited non-governmental organisation that supports, represents and works to strengthen professional associations of midwives throughout the world.
NEW YORK—Saying they had struggled for years with infertility and were open to any new approach that might help them conceive, local married couple Nina and Joe Klasfeld told reporters Monday they were considering sexual intercourse. “It would be a last resort, obviously, but since we’ve had so much trouble getting pregnant, we’re seriously thinking about having sex,” said Nina Klasfeld, who added that while sex seemed like a long shot, she and her husband had already tried fertility drugs, hormone treatments, and using an ovulation calendar to time their kissing, all to no avail. “Maybe it’s a coincidence, but a lot of my friends seem to get pregnant after they start having sex. On the one hand, I’m skeptical, because sexual intercourse just sounds like it’s some kind of weird, old-fashioned folk remedy for infertility. But on the other hand, what do we have to lose at this point? We really want a baby.” At press time, the Klasfelds confirmed the pregnancy tests were still coming back negative even though they were having so much sex they had worked their way through a 36-pack of Trojans.
DALLAS—Releasing the appendages from its sides after two pink lines appeared in the results window, a positive pregnancy test was said to have immediately sprouted robotic legs Thursday before scanning local woman Trish Nehorai’s face with a laser. “Identity: Trish Nehorai,” confirmed the Clearblue stick, its once-concealed ‘transmission progress’ lights illuminating as the test leapt from one surface to another to avoid the terrified Nehorai, who attempted to swat at it with her hands.“Transferring biometrics to law enforcement. Transfer complete. Trish Nehorai: Your pregnancy has been successfully registered with the state. Congratulations.” At press time, the pregnancy test had reportedly reassembled itself into an ankle bracelet and clamped onto Nehorai, with the purpose of delivering a high-voltage shock if the woman attempted to go within 100 feet of an abortion clinic.
