A select issue in the postpartum period: contraception

Antidepressants in the postpartum period: additional considerations.

The Relationship between Perceived Social Support from Family and Postpartum Empowerment with Maternal Wellbeing in the postpartum period

Introduction: To improve mothers and children's health, the World Health Organization has emphasized on women's empowerment and enhancement of their well-being. It is of paramount importance for the individuals to have an assessment of social support and self-empowerment in the sensitive moments after childbirth. This study therefore aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived socia...

Medical Problems in the Immediate Postpartum Period

Postpartum complications represent a large proportion of broodmare practice. The aim of the present article is to provide a concise review of the clinical assessment of the compromised mare in the immediate postpartum mare. Diagnostic approach and treatment of the most common genital causes of postpartum complications is provided. Authors’ address: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Co...

Cerebrovascular disease in the postpartum period.

Coronary artery dissection in the postpartum period.

To cite: Balogun-Lynch J, Shah H, Porter B. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014206658 DESCRIPTION We report the case of a 32-year-old woman with no cardiovascular history, who presented 5 days post normal delivery to hospital with sudden onset, crushing chest pain radiating to her left arm and jaw. She had associated shortness of breath and sweati...