Tag: Motherhood
Perinatal Depression Triples Risk for Suicidal Behavior
Findings seen in large cohort of mothers followed for median 6.9 years, with highest excess risk in first year after diagnosis
Tx of Postnatal Depression Tied to Better Maternal, Offspring Outcomes
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment tied to lower risk for maternal mental health problems and child externalizing behaviors across early childhood
One in Five Women Report Mistreatment During Maternity Care
Those with public or no insurance report mistreatment
Breastfeeding for at Least Six Months Aids Maternal Cardiovascular Factors
Findings similar for women who experienced a complication of pregnancy
Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants
Review shows kangaroo mother care should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and at least for eight hours daily
Child With Psoriasis Negatively Impacts Mom’s Quality of Life
Positive association seen between mothers' Family Dermatology Life Quality Index scores and children's Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores
Maternal Opioids After Delivery Not Linked to Adverse Infant Outcomes
No increase seen in likelihood of admission to hospital for any reason, and no infant deaths recorded
Social Media Program Helps Ease Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Program did not lead to differences in responsive parenting, parenting stress, or parenting competence
Childhood Chronic Conditions Up With Maternal Schizophrenia
Children exposed to maternal schizophrenia have increased risk for mental health and non-mental health conditions
Less Intense Physical Activity Seen Among Mothers With Young, Multiple Children
Findings based on study of 848 mothers who wore an accelerometer
