Physical activity in pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms in a multiethnic cohort

Background: Relationships among moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), body satisfaction, and postpartum depressive symptoms are not well understood. The purpose of this study is to examine the (1) impact of postpartum body satisfaction and changes in MVPA on postpartum depressive symptoms and (2) moderating effect of changes in MVPA over time on the relationship between postpartum body satisfaction and depressive symptoms. Methods: Participants (N = 269) self-reported body satisfaction, MVPA (prepregnancy through postpartum), and postpartum depressive symptoms. Differences in MVPA at 3 time points (prepregnancy, third trimester, and postpartum) were calculated to create change scores. Main effects and interactions (body satisfaction × MVPA change) were examined using multiple regression. Results: A majority of the sample did not meet MVPA recommendations at all time points. All body satisfaction measures were inversely related to postpartum depressive symptoms (P = .01 to <.001). MVPA change did not predict postpartum depressive symptoms (P = .43–.90) or moderate the relationship between body satisfaction and postpartum depressive symptoms (P = .14–.94). Conclusions: Given the relationship between postpartum body satisfaction and depressive symptoms, intervention research should include strategies that promote positive postpartum body image; clinicians should consider screening for body dissatisfaction. Although not a predictor or moderator, pregnancy and postpartum MVPA promotion should continue, as it has numerous other benefits.

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Social capital in pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms: A prospective mother–child cohort study (the Rhea study)

International Journal of Nursing Studies ◽

10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.08.012 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 63-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

George Kritsotakis ◽

Maria Vassilaki ◽

Vasiliki Melaki ◽

Vaggelis Georgiou ◽

Anastassios E. Philalithis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽

In Pregnancy

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Physical Activity during Pregnancy and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000486933.67057.95 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 48 ◽

pp. 644

Author(s):

Ashley Heslep ◽

David L. Nichols ◽

Kyle Biggerstaff ◽

Vic Ben-Ezra

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum

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Physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms

Midwifery ◽

10.1016/j.midw.2011.12.006 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 139-147 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Zewditu Demissie ◽

Anna Maria Siega-Riz ◽

Kelly R. Evenson ◽

Amy H. Herring ◽

Nancy Dole ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum

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PREVALENCE AND POSSIBLE RISK FACTORS OF HEMORRHOIDAL THROMBOSIS IN PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM PERIOD

V F Snegirev Archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18821/2313-8726-2019-6-4-209-214 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 209-214

Author(s):

Yuliya S. Medkova ◽

D. R Markar’yan ◽

I. A Tulina ◽

Yu. A Churina ◽

L. S Aleksandrov ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Postpartum Period ◽

Patient Management ◽

Current Data ◽

Sufficient Evidence ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Initial Visit ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽

In Pregnancy

Introduction. Nowadays there are no sufficient evidence based data for a scientifically approach to the treatment of hemorrhoids during pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as current data of the prevalence of hemorrhoidal thrombosis (HT) and possible risk factors. Material and methods. The study included pregnant women and puerperas who were actively diagnosed with chronic hemorrhoids (CH) and HT. The physical examination was performed four times: at the woman’s initial visit to the obstetrician-gynecologist, at 24 weeks of pregnancy, at 36 weeks of pregnancy, in the postpartum period (within 7 days after delivery). Patients suffering from HT were asked to answer a questionnaire to determine possible risk factors. Results. A study was conducted on a population of 668 women. 104 women was diagnosed with CH in the postpartum period, and 81 - during pregnancy. The median VAS score with HT was 7. Second delivery, age over 30 years old, lack of physical activity during pregnancy and vaginal delivery are possible risk factors for the development of HT. Conclusions. In the presence of a high risk of HT during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, preventive examinations by a coloproctologist are an important aspect of patient management.

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Maternal Behaviors during Pregnancy Impact Offspring Obesity Risk

Experimental Diabetes Research ◽

10.1155/2011/985139 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Suzanne Phelan ◽

Chantelle Hart ◽

Maureen Phipps ◽

Barbara Abrams ◽

Andrew Schaffner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Eating Behaviors ◽

Independent Predictor ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Obesity Risk ◽

Child Weight ◽

Weight Outcomes ◽

Weight For Age ◽

In Pregnancy

This study investigated the effects of maternal changes during pregnancy in diet, exercise, and psychosocial factors on offspring weight parameters at birth and 6 months. In overweight/obese (OW/OB;n=132) mothers, greater % kcal from sweets early in pregnancy was the strongest, independent predictor of higher weight for age (WFA) (beta=0.19;P=0.004), higher odds of macrosomia (OR = 1.1 (1.0–1.2);P=0.004) andWFA>90th percentile at birth (OR = 1.2 (1.1–1.3);P=0.002) and higher WFA at 6 months (beta=0.30;P=0.002). In normal weight (n=153) mothers, higher intake of soft drinks was the strongest predictor of higher offspring WFA at birth (beta = 0.16;P=0.04) but not at 6 months. Prenatal physical activity, depressive symptoms, and sleep-related variables did not significantly predict offspring weight outcomes. Mothers’ eating behaviors during pregnancy, especially intake of sweets in OW/OB mothers, may have a lasting effect on child weight.

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Oxytocin course over pregnancy and postpartum period and the association with postpartum depressive symptoms

Archives of Women s Mental Health ◽

10.1007/s00737-016-0644-2 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 571-579 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Andrea Jobst ◽

Daniela Krause ◽

Carina Maiwald ◽

Kristin Härtl ◽

Aye-Mu Myint ◽

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Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Postpartum Period ◽

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum

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O1B.3 Hyperactivity disorder in children was related to maternal employment status during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms: a prospective cohort study

Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1136/oem-2019-epi.14 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 76 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A5.2-A5

Author(s):

Ping Shih ◽

Ching-Chun Huang ◽

Tung-liang Chiang ◽

Pau-Chung Chen ◽

Yue-Liang Leon Guo

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Job Stress ◽

Maternal Employment ◽

Employment Status ◽

Birth Cohort Study ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum

BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders globally. Although some investigations implied a relationship between ADHD and maternal psychosocial stress exposure during pregnancy, little is known about the effects of maternal occupational exposure and even postpartum mental health. This study aimed to investigate whether maternal employment status during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms are related to offspring hyperactivity, one of the key early symptoms of children ADHD.MethodsTaiwan Birth Cohort Study recruited representative mother-infant pairs, as a result of approximately 12% of all deliveries in 2005 using multistage stratified sampling. Employment status with or without job stress during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms were inquired when the child was six months of age by face-to-face interview. Ever having hyperactivity syndrome as evaluated by physicians, psychologists, or special educators was inquired when the child was eight years of age. Factors of hyperactivity, including maternal employment, job stress, and postpartum depression were studied by adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using logistic regression, adjusting for gender, urban/rural residence, birth season and household income.Results18 215 mother-infant pairs were included in the final analysis, where 421 (2.3%) of children had been diagnosed as having hyperactivity before 8 years of age. Comparing to mothers employed and without job stress during pregnancy, the aOR (95% CI) of child hyperactivity was 1.47 (95%CI: 1.12, 1.94) for mothers with job stress and 1.43 (95%CI: 1.12, 1.84) for mothers with no employment during pregnancy, respectively. Besides, children were 1.36 (95% CI: 1.07, 1.73) times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis if their mother experienced postpartum depressive symptoms.ConclusionsIn this prospective birth cohort study, mothers’ employment status, job stress during pregnancy, and postpartum depressive symptoms were risk factors for the occurrence of hyperactivity in their children.

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