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Peripartum screening for postpartum hypertension in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Chronic hypertension (CHT) is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). This study sought to assess the effectiveness of peripartum screening in predicting CHT after HDP.
Thilaganathan, Basky   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Investigation of the Relationship Between Postpartum-Specific Anxiety and Maternal Attachment and Affecting Factors in a Turkish Sample [PDF]

open access: yesEurasian Journal of Family Medicine, 2021
Aim: Postpartum-specific anxiety is associated with impaired mother-infant attachment, postpartum depression, reduced probability of breastfeeding, increased risk of infant abuse, and increased probability of anxiety in children and may lead to ...
Songul Duran, Serap Kaynak
doaj   +1 more source

The association between postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum depression: A Swedish national register-based study.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundPostpartum hemorrhage is an important cause of maternal death and morbidity. However, it is unclear whether women who experience postpartum hemorrhage are at an increased risk of postpartum depression.ObjectivesTo examine whether postpartum ...
Can Liu   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Early postpartum abnormal glucose metabolism subtype differs according to mid-trimester lipid profile in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

open access: yesLipids in Health and Disease, 2021
Background It is unknown whether early postpartum abnormal glucose metabolism (AGM) in women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is related to their mid-trimester lipid profile.
Fenghua Lai   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Postpartum behaviour as predictor of weight change from before pregnancy to one year postpartum. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Background Postpartum weight retention affects many women and increases the risk of becoming overweight. The research objective was to study modifiable factors contributing to weight change at one year postpartum.
Seidell Jacob C   +27 more
core   +1 more source

Family planning practices and pregnancy intentions among HIV-positive and HIV-negative postpartum women in Swaziland: a cross sectional survey. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
BACKGROUND: In settings where sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV prevalence is high, the postpartum period is a time of increased biological susceptibility to pregnancy related sepsis.
Integra Initiative   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Effect on postpartum hemorrhage of prophylactic oxytocin (10 IU) by injection by community health officers in Ghana: a community-based, cluster-randomized trial. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
BACKGROUND: Oxytocin (10 IU) is the drug of choice for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Its use has generally been restricted to medically trained staff in health facilities.
Adiibokah Edward   +47 more
core   +1 more source

Long-term outcome of postpartum psychosis: a prospective clinical cohort study in 106 women

open access: yesInternational Journal of Bipolar Disorders, 2021
Objective We aimed to investigate the outcome of postpartum psychosis over a four-year follow-up, and to identify potential clinical markers of mood/psychotic episodes outside of the postpartum period.
Anna-Sophie Rommel   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plasma oxytocin concentration during pregnancy is associated with development of postpartum depression [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 19% of all women after parturition. The non-apeptide oxytocin (OXT) is involved in adjustment to pregnancy, maternal behavior, and bonding.
Skrundz, Marta   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Insight into the process of postpartum care utilisation and in-home support among vulnerable women in the Netherlands: an in-depth qualitative exploration

open access: yesBMJ Open, 2021
Objective To gain insight into the process of postpartum care utilisation and in-home support among vulnerable women.Design, method, participants and setting A qualitative interview study was conducted among 23 pregnant and postpartum vulnerable women in
Arie Franx   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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