scholarly journals Maternal dietary intake and physical activity habits during the postpartum period: associations with clinician advice in a sample of Australian first time mothers

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paige van der Pligt ◽  
Ellinor K Olander ◽  
Kylie Ball ◽  
David Crawford ◽  
Kylie D Hesketh ◽  
...  
Appetite ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 131-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanett Friis Rohde ◽  
Benjamin Bohman ◽  
Daniel Berglind ◽  
Lena M. Hansson ◽  
Peder Frederiksen ◽  
...  

1927 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-470
Author(s):  
F. Basmussen

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 150 (8) ◽  
pp. 2139-2146
Author(s):  
Emily E Hohman ◽  
Jennifer S Savage ◽  
Leann L Birch ◽  
Ian M Paul

ABSTRACT Background Although previous work has shown that children with older siblings tend to have poorer diet quality, no study has directly compared diets of infant siblings. Objective The goals of this analysis were to examine birth-order differences in dietary intake between firstborn (FB) and secondborn (SB) siblings, and to determine whether a responsive parenting (RP) intervention modified birth-order effects on diet. Methods The Intervention Nurses Start Infants Growing on Healthy Trajectories (INSIGHT) study randomly assigned first-time mothers to an RP intervention, which included guidance on feeding, sleep, soothing, and interactive play, or control. INSIGHT mothers who delivered a second child enrolled in an observation-only study of their SB infant (SIBSIGHT). Mothers completed FFQs for both children at ages 6 (n = 97 sibling pairs) and 12 (n = 100) mo. FB compared with SB intake of food groups of interest were compared, and the moderating effect of the RP intervention on birth-order differences was tested using generalized linear mixed models. Results Though FBs and SBs had similar diets, more FBs than SBs consumed 100% fruit juice at both 6 (13.8 compared with 3.2%, P = 0.006) and 12 mo (46.0 compared with 32.0%, P = 0.01). SBs consumed fruit more frequently (FB 2.8 compared with SB 3.2 times/d, P = 0.01), and were more likely to consume fried potatoes (FB 38.4 compared with SB 57.6%, P = 0.0009) and processed meats (FB 43.0 compared with SB 58.0%, P = 0.02) than FBs at 12 mo. There were no differences by birth order in intake of sweets, snacks, or sugar-sweetened beverages at 12 mo. At 12 mo, RP-group SBs ate vegetables more times per day (3.2) than control SBs (2.2, P = 0.01). RP-SBs also consumed a greater variety of vegetables (10.2) than control-SBs (7.9, P = 0.01). Conclusions Birth order is not consistently associated with healthy or unhealthy infant dietary intake. However, an RP intervention delivered to first-time mothers may benefit subsequent infants’ vegetable intake. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01167270.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291989861
Author(s):  
Tiffany De Sousa Machado ◽  
Anna Chur-Hansen ◽  
Clemence Due

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-786
Author(s):  
Ahlam Al-Zahrani ◽  
Wedad Almutairi ◽  
Howaida Elsaba ◽  
Sanaa Alzahrani ◽  
Shouq Alzahrani ◽  
...  

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.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
R. Huddy ◽  
S.J. Torres ◽  
C. Milte ◽  
S.A. McNaughton ◽  
M. Teychenne ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1552-1563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheri Lynn Price ◽  
Megan Aston ◽  
Joelle Monaghan ◽  
Meaghan Sim ◽  
Gail Tomblin Murphy ◽  
...  

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.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254085
Author(s):  
Anastasia J. Gage ◽  
Francine E. Wood ◽  
Pierre Z. Akilimali

Unintended pregnancy is an important global health problem and frequently occurs during the immediate postpartum period. However, few studies have examined postpartum family planning (PPFP) intentions among adolescent girls and young women. This study assessed whether perceived norms and personal agency predicted PPFP intentions among first-time mothers age 15–24 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Data were derived from the 2018 Momentum Project baseline survey. Analysis was based on 2,418 nulliparous pregnant women age 15–24 who were approximately six months pregnant with their first child in six health zones of Kinshasa. Overall PPFP intentions were low and ten to thirteen percent of women stated they were very likely to discuss PPFP next month with (a) their husband/male partner and (b) a health worker, and to (c) obtain and (d) use a contraceptive method during the first six weeks following childbirth. The results of multivariable linear regression models indicated that the PPFP intention index was predicted by description norms, perceptions of the larger community’s approval of PPFP, normative expectations, perceived behavioral control, self-efficacy, and autonomy. Rejection of family planning myths and misconceptions was also a significant predictor. Interaction terms suggested that the association of normative expectations with PPFP intentions varied across ethnic groups and that the positive association of injunctive norms with PPFP intentions was significantly increased when the larger community was perceived to disapprove of PPFP use. Normative expectations and PPFP-related self-efficacy accounted for two-thirds of the variance in PPFP intentions. The results suggested that understanding different normative influences may be important to motivate women to use contraception in the immediate postpartum period. In addition to addressing institutional, individual, and social determinants of PPFP, programs should consider integrating norm-based and empowerment strategies.


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