AWHONN's Literature Review and Writing Processes
AWHONN is committed to the development of rigorous, evidence-based resources for nurses caring for women, newborns, and families. Through a structured and collaborative approach, literature is identified, critically appraised, synthesized, and translated into clear, clinically relevant content. Subject matter experts, nurse scientists, and writing teams work together to promote accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current evidence and professional standards.
Published Clinical Resources & Guidelines
Elevate your practice with AWHONN’s comprehensive library of trusted clinical references and evidence-based tools. Whether you're looking for quick-reference guides or in-depth resources, our materials are designed to empower you to provide exceptional care to women, pregnant people, newborns, and families.
What You’ll Find:
Practice Briefs: Quick-reference guides to streamline clinical decision-making.
Position Statements: AWHONN’s perspectives on key issues shaping the profession.
Evidence-Based Guidelines (EBGs): Grounded in the latest research to inform your care.
- Analgesia and Anesthesia in the Intrapartum Period
- Late Preterm Infant Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline - 3rd Edition
- Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth
- Neonatal Skin Care Evidence-Based Guideline- 4th Ed.
- Nursing Care and Management of the Second Stage of Labor- 3rd Ed.
- Perioperative Care of the Pregnant Woman- 2nd Ed.
- Respectful Maternity Care Framework and Evidence-Based Guideline
- The Use of Human Milk During Parent Newborn Separation, EBG
Monographs: Comprehensive resources covering critical topics in women’s health and neonatal care.
Clinical Competencies & Education Guides: Tools to enhance skill development and professional growth.
- Perinatal Nurse Leader: Clinical Competencies and Education Guide
- Competencies for the Women’s Health and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Competencies and Education Guide, 8th Edition
- Perinatal Clinical Nurse Educator: Clinical Competencies and Education Guide
- Ultrasound Examinations Performed by Nurses Clinical Ed Guide - 5th Ed.
- Basic, High-Risk and Critical-Care Intrapartum Nursing- 7th Ed.
- Antepartum and Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: Clinical Competencies and Education Guide, 7th Ed.
- Competencies for the Women’s Health and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
Standards: Essential frameworks to ensure the highest level of care.
