scholarly journals Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Murphey ◽  
Patricia Carter ◽  
Larry R. Price ◽  
Jane Dimmitt Champion ◽  
Francine Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
First Time

Psychological distress, defined as depression, anxiety, and insomnia in this study, can occur following the birth of a baby as new mothers, in addition to marked physiological changes, are faced with adapting to new roles and responsibilities. We investigated the cooccurrence of stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in mothers during the postpartum period; tested the feasibility of study methods and procedures for use in this population; and identified new mothers interest in using cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) as an intervention for reducing psychological distress. We recruited healthy, low-risk, English speaking first-time mothers, ages 18–32 years, with healthy babies (N=33), within 12 months of an uncomplicated birth. Participants completed the PSS, HAM-D14, HAM-A17, and PSQI19. No problems were encountered with study procedures. Mothers reported a high interest (4.9) in the potential use of CES to treat or prevent the occurrence of psychological distress. All participants (N=33) reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, while 75.8% (n=25) reported insomnia. PSS scores were within the norms for healthy women. Further research is recommended to investigate if our findings can be replicated or if different patterns of associations emerge. Implications for clinical practice are addressed.

scholarly journals Primiparous Adaptation with Postpartum Health Issues in Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-786
Author(s):  
Ahlam Al-Zahrani ◽  
Wedad Almutairi ◽  
Howaida Elsaba ◽  
Sanaa Alzahrani ◽  
Shouq Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Postpartum Health ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Jeddah City ◽  
Physical Wellbeing ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

Background: The postpartum or puerperium period is the first 6 weeks after giving birth to an infant. The postpartum period can have negative implications, especially in first-time mothers. With their transition into motherhood, new mothers adopt new lifestyles, which can affect their physical wellbeing. Childbirth has physical, psychological, and emotional effects on women as they try to adapt to their new roles in order to get through this period with no or minimal health issues. Study Aim: The current study aims to explore primiparous adaptations with postpartum health issues in Jeddah City at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The research design is quantitative cross-sectional. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect data in relation to depression and weight gain, which consider the most common postpartum health issues. The inclusion criteria of the participants are: primipara, 2 to 6 months postpartum, and living in Jeddah. Results: 140 participants were included in the study. Mothers gained approximately 9.2 kg within the fifth to ninth month after giving birth. Discussion: Postpartum weight retention is a primary challenge in the majority of primiparous mothers and results in reduced quality of life. Nurses were always available to answer questions related to the postpartum health issues and explained the expectations to the family members. Conclusions: Childbirth and the postpartum period for first-time mothers are crucial in their lives as they try to adapt to a new way of life. The postpartum period can have negative implications, especially in first-time mothers. With their transition into motherhood, new mothers adopt new lifestyles, which can affect their physical wellbeing. More research is needed to explore the impact of postpartum health issues in Saudi Arabia.

Delivering a fetus in a breech presentation

1927 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-470
Author(s):  
F. Basmussen
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Breech Presentation ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
Rupture Of The Bladder ◽  
First Time

The author reports results obtained in Copenhagen from 1910 to 1921 on a material of 465 cases. The duration of labor and premature rupture of the bladder, which occurs frequently, play an important role for prognosis. Mortality in the postpartum period is higher than the average mortality for other births. The prognosis is less favorable for first-time mothers, especially those of older age.

scholarly journals First-time mothers’ perceptions of social support: Recommendations for best practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291989861
Author(s):  
Tiffany De Sousa Machado ◽  
Anna Chur-Hansen ◽  
Clemence Due
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

Research indicates social support is imperative for postpartum well-being. The types of social support and access to preferred supports are less understood. This article considers first-time mothers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of social supports and perceived barriers to accessing support and provides recommendations for best practice. A search of the literature for terms related to postpartum social support was conducted. Major themes were identified and synthesised. A critique and analysis of the literature is presented with recommendations for best practice. Much of the research around postnatal support fails to distinguish the specific type of support, meaning creating support solutions for the postpartum period may not be effectively targeted. Recommendations for individualised support are made.

You Run into All Sorts of Things

Lovie ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Yarger
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Prenatal Screening ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Problem Situations ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

Lovie talks about prenatal screening and how she only ever took on a woman expected to have a low-risk delivery. She also discusses trying to avoid first-time mothers, as they weren’t “nature-measured.” Lovie describes how she handled problem situations on the job, including a woman outside of Washington who developed convulsions due to extremely high blood pressure with the onset of labor. She also tells the story of transferring one woman from Aurora to the hospital due to an antepartum hemorrhage. The chapter concludes with her discussing the variety of ways a baby can been born breech, and how she handled a number of breech births, including one particularly memorable one in Campbells Creek. She also discusses how her training with Margaret Myles would come back to her in problem situations.

Maternal Knowing and Social Networks: Understanding First-Time Mothers’ Search for Information and Support Through Online and Offline Social Networks

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1552-1563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheri Lynn Price ◽  
Megan Aston ◽  
Joelle Monaghan ◽  
Meaghan Sim ◽  
Gail Tomblin Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Feminist Poststructuralism ◽  
Need Support ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
Search For Information ◽  
First Time

The postpartum period is an exciting yet stressful time for first-time mothers, and although the experience may vary, all mothers need support during this crucial period. In Canada, there has been a shift for universal postpartum services to be offered predominantly online. However, due to a paucity of literature, it is difficult to determine the degree to which mothers’ needs are being effectively addressed. The aim of this study was to examine and understand how first-time mothers accessed support and information (online and offline) during the first 6 months of their postpartum period. Using feminist poststructuralism methodology, data were collected from focus groups and e-interviews, and analyzed using discourse analysis. Findings indicate that peer support is greatly valued, and mothers often use social media to make in-person social connections. Findings highlight how accessing support and information is socially and institutionally constructed and provide direction for health professionals to provide accessible postpartum care.

Second Opinions: Negotiating Agency in Online Mothering Forums

2020 ◽  
pp. 084456212094055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Aston ◽  
Sheri Price ◽  
Andrea Hunter ◽  
Meaghan Sim ◽  
Josephine Etowa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Weak Ties ◽  
Online Forums ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Online Discussion Board ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
Feminist Poststructuralist ◽  
First Time

Study background Online forums and other virtual communities are an increasing source of postpartum support and information for first-time mothers. However, there is little evidence about how new mothers in Canada access and use online resources. Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine how first-time mothers accessed information and support both online and off-line during the first six months postpartum and how their experiences were constructed through social and institutional discourses. Methods A qualitative feminist poststructuralist approach was used to analyze an online discussion board with first-time mothers in Nova Scotia. Results Mothers who used the online discussion board experienced a sense of community with other mothers where empathy and encouragement were integral to the ways in which information and support were shared. “Weak ties” (with strangers) were important and led to the following themes: (a) empathy, encouragement, and information; (b) socialization; (c) blurring the boundaries of online and off-line networks; and (d) Developing community. Conclusions These online forums offer insight for health professionals looking to improve mothers’ care postpartum and point to a need to foster spaces for new mothers to talk to each other.

scholarly journals Depression and anxiety in expectant and new fathers: longitudinal findings in Australian men

2015 ◽  
Vol 206 (6) ◽  
pp. 471-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana S. Leach ◽  
Andrew Mackinnon ◽  
Carmel Poyser ◽  
A. Kate Fairweather-Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
First Time

BackgroundDespite growing interest in men's perinatal mental health, we still know little about whether becoming a new father is associated with increases in psychological distress.AimsTo use prospective longitudinal data to investigate whether becoming a first-time expectant (partner pregnant) and/or new father (child <1 year) is associated with increases in depression and anxiety.MethodMen were aged 20–24 years at baseline (n = 1162). Levels of depression and anxiety were measured at four time points over 12 years. Over this time, 88 men were expectant fathers, 108 men were new fathers and 626 men remained non-fathers.ResultsLongitudinal mixed models showed no significant increase in depression or anxiety as a function of expectant or new fatherhood, as compared with pre-fatherhood levels.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that, generally, expectant and new fathers are not at greater risk of depression or anxiety. Future epidemiological research should continue to identify men who are most (and least) at risk to focus resources and assistance most effectively.

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