The Role of Allopregnanolone in Pregnancy in Predicting Postpartum Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth can have negative consequences for a woman and her baby. Despite growing interest in the perinatal mental health of Mexican women living in the U.S., perinatal anxiety symptom (PAS) rates and risk factors have yet to be established for women in Mexico. We sought to determine PAS rates and identify risk factors, including the traditional female role (TFR) in a sample of Mexican women. This secondary data analysis is based on 234 Mexican women who participated in a longitudinal study on perinatal depression in Mexico. Anxiety symptoms were assessed in pregnancy and at six weeks postpartum. Rates were determined through frequencies, and multiple logistics regressions were conducted to identify risk factors in the sample. The PAS rate was 21% in pregnancy and 18% postpartum. Stressful life events and depressive symptoms were associated with a higher probability of PAS. Adherence to TFR increased the probability of prenatal anxiety; lower educational attainment and low social support during pregnancy increased the probability of postpartum anxiety. The PAS rates were within the range reported in the literature. The TFR was only associated with anxiety in gestation, highlighting the role of this culturally relevant risk factor. Culturally responsive early interventions are therefore required.

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Parenting Behaviors and Anxiety in Young Adults

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001/a000169 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 36 (3) ◽

pp. 170-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Erin N. Stevens ◽

Joseph R. Bardeen ◽

Kyle W. Murdock

Keyword(s):

Effortful Control ◽

Parenting Behaviors ◽

Protective Role ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Interactive Effects ◽

Parental Overprotection ◽

High Control ◽

Development Of Anxiety ◽

The Relationship

Parenting behaviors – specifically behaviors characterized by high control, intrusiveness, rejection, and overprotection – and effortful control have each been implicated in the development of anxiety pathology. However, little research has examined the protective role of effortful control in the relation between parenting and anxiety symptoms, specifically among adults. Thus, we sought to explore the unique and interactive effects of parenting and effortful control on anxiety among adults (N = 162). Results suggest that effortful control uniquely contributes to anxiety symptoms above and beyond that of any parenting behavior. Furthermore, effortful control acted as a moderator of the relationship between parental overprotection and anxiety, such that overprotection is associated with anxiety only in individuals with lower levels of effortful control. Implications for potential prevention and intervention efforts which specifically target effortful control are discussed. These findings underscore the importance of considering individual differences in self-regulatory abilities when examining associations between putative early-life risk factors, such as parenting, and anxiety symptoms.

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The role of perceptions of maternal anxiety in the development of daughters' anxiety symptoms

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e522322010-011 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

R. M. Rapee

Keyword(s):

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Maternal Anxiety

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Role of dyslipidaemia and lipid peroxidation in pregnancy induced hypertension

The Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research ◽

10.15380/2277-5706.jcsr.14.059 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 205 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Shikha Saxena ◽

KV Thimmaraju ◽

PremC Srivastava ◽

AyazK Mallick ◽

Biswajit Das ◽

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Keyword(s):

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ◽

Induced Hypertension ◽

In Pregnancy

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The role of serum calcium, magnesium, and zinc in pregnancy induced hypertension

MedPulse International Journal of Gynecology ◽

10.26611/1012933 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 68-72

Author(s):

Sasikalai Kumari ◽

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Andal M ◽

Keyword(s):

Serum Calcium ◽

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ◽

Induced Hypertension ◽

Calcium Magnesium ◽

In Pregnancy

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ROLE OF ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF ACUTE ABDOMINAL PAIN IN PREGNANCY

ALEXMED ePosters ◽

10.21608/alexpo.2020.49098.1067 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

pp. 0-0

Author(s):

Khaled Montasser

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

Acute Abdominal Pain ◽

In Pregnancy

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Importance of Oral Health in Pregnancy: A Mini-symposium

Current Women s Health Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573404815666190107095920 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 156-158

Author(s):

Aditi Priyamvara ◽

Amit K. Dey ◽

Antara Bagchi ◽

Raveena Kelkar ◽

Rajaram Sharma

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Tooth Enamel ◽

Relevant Information ◽

The Body ◽

Systemic Impact ◽

Low Birth Weight Babies ◽

Adverse Pregnancy ◽

In Pregnancy

Background: It is known that hormonal imbalances during pregnancy make women more susceptible to dental problems. High levels of progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy, lead to an increased inflammatory response to dental plaque thus causing predisposing to gum diseases such as gingivitis. If untreated, gingivitis leads to chronic periodontitis which may manifest systemically in form of cardiovascular, endocrine or even respiratory disorders. Also, hyperacidity in the oral cavity due to gastric reflux and vomiting leads to decreased pH thus damaging the tooth enamel making the oral cavity more prone to tooth decay and tooth loss. Studies also show that periodontal disease can also lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-term and low birth weight babies. Objectives: We sought to understand the role of oral health in pregnancy. Methods: We identified major articles of interest in the field of oral health in pregnancy and drafted a mini-symposium based on relevant information. Conclusion: Regular dental visits and cognizant efforts to sustain a healthy oral environment can help women in the prevention and treatment of dental issues during pregnancy. The paper highlights the common oral manifestations during pregnancy and their local and systemic impact on the body during pregnancy. Furthermore, it also emphasizes the importance of good oral health practices to counteract the oral complications and the significance of oral health awareness in pregnant women.

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