Dayna D. Whitcombe Institution-verified
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Dayna D. Whitcombe's research focuses on maternal and perinatal health, with a particular emphasis on managing complex pregnancies and associated conditions. She has investigated outcomes related to the "July Effect" in obstetric care, the efficacy of prophylactic transfusions for pregnant individuals with sickle cell disease, and the management of critically ill pregnant patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially within rural settings. Whitcombe has also examined preconception, antepartum, and peripartum care for women with spinal cord injuries and assessed nutrition education interventions for pregnancies complicated by diabetes. Her work includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses, such as an examination of amniotic fluid volume in twin pregnancies. She has published 13 articles, accumulating 62 citations, and holds an h-index of 5. Whitcombe collaborates with researchers including Everett F. Magann, Songthip Ounpraseuth, and Megan Pagan at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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- h-index: 5
- Publications: 13
- Citations: 62
Selected Publications
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Placental Location Site and Associated Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Neonatal Complications: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis (2025)
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Amniotic fluid volume and pregnancy outcomes in twin pregnancies: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2023)
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July Effect in Obstetric Outcomes (2022)6 citations OpenAlex
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Management of Critically Ill Pregnant Patients with COVID-19 Infection in a Rural State (2021)
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