Post partum depression and thyroid function. [PDF]
Objective: Risk of depression is particularly high for women during the prenatal period. Various investigators have attempted to establish a link between thyroid function and post partum depression.
Farahnaz Keshavarzi+7 more
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Adolescent Contraception Before and After Pregnancy-Choices and Challenges for the Future [PDF]
Objective To determine methods of contraception used by adolescents before and after pregnancy. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed, and data were collected from medical records of all teens in puerperal consultation at the Hospital da ...
Anderson Borovac-Pinheiro+4 more
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Dissociation between Cervical Mucus and Urinary Hormones during the Postpartum Return of Fertility in Breastfeeding Women [PDF]
Identifying the return of fertility with cervical mucus observations is challenging during the postpartum period. Use of urinary measurements of estrogen and progesterone can assist in understanding the return to fertility during this period.
Blackwell, Len+4 more
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Does a nurse-led postpartum self-care program for first-time mothers in Bangladesh improve postpartum fatigue, depressive mood, and maternal functioning?: a non-synchronized quasi-experimental study [PDF]
Purpose This study aimed to test the efficacy of a nurse-led postpartum self-care (NLPPSC) intervention at reducing postpartum fatigue (PPF) and depressive mood and promoting maternal functioning among first-time mothers in Bangladesh.
Fahima Khatun+5 more
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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Uterine Involution in the Early Puerperium [PDF]
Purpose Our aim was to describe the changes observed by ultrasonography in uterine dimensions during the early puerperium among women who experienced an uncomplicated puerperium.
Juliana Hocevar Kristoschek+3 more
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Gastric Emptying in the Postpartum Period [PDF]
We measured gastric emptying, using the technique of paracetamol absorption, in eight women on their first and third postpartum day. Gastric emptying was rapid and there was no difference between the first and third day in the time to peak plasma concentration of paracetamol. Six women returned after six weeks for a further study. Gastric emptying was
G. S. N. Lau+6 more
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Bidirectional Psychoneuroimmune Interactions in the Early Postpartum Period Influence Risk of Postpartum Depression [PDF]
More than 500,000 U.S. women develop postpartum depression (PPD) annually. Although psychosocial risks are known, the underlying biology remains unclear.
Aagaard-Tillery+83 more
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Background: Maternal morbidities are considered a leading contributor to the burden of disease among women. Especially, if postpartum morbidities are left untreated, this can cause a negative impact on the quality of life.
Navya Vyas+3 more
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A prospective longitudinal study of perceived infant outcomes at 18-24 months: Neural and psychological correlates of parental thoughts and actions assessed during the first month postpartum [PDF]
The first postpartum months constitute a critical period for parents to establish an emotional bond with their infants. Neural responses to infant-related stimuli have been associated with parental sensitivity.
Cole, Pamela M.+6 more
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A study on postpartum symptoms and their related factors in Korea
Objective: This study was aimed to identify the physical and mental state of women after delivery, to investigate the factors that influence those, and to examine the effects of postpartum care performance, which is traditionally believed to be ...
Ji Yeon Lee, Jong Yun Hwang
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