AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the role of peripartum analgesic and psychological factors that may be related to postpartum depression (PPD). METHODS This case-control study was conducted in pregnant females who delivered at KK Women's and Children's Hospital from November 2010 to October 2013 and had postpartum psychological assessment. Demographic, medical, and postpartum psyc...

(Aust N Z J Obstet Gynecol. 2020;60:522–532) Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality and associated with substantial morbidity hospital utilization. While there has been extensive research on the risk factors for any PPH, less data severe PPH. The aim this study was to identify characteristics an increased

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) that includes intergenerational transmission of risk of postpartum hemorrhage. STUDY DESIGN We linked birth records of women and their daughters and granddaughters in 2 Scottish birth cohorts: the Walker cohort (collected from 1952-1966) and the Scottish Morbidity Records cohort (collected from 1...

BACKGROUND While many are familiar with postpartum depression, the phenomenon of postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is less well known and investigated. OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of postpartum PTSD in a cohort of women in Israel and examine factors affecting its development. METHODS Eighty-nine women completed several ratings immediately post-delivery and after a mon...

AIM The aim of this small-scale study is to explore support-seeking behavior among mothers at high-risk of mental health problems on community basis in Japan. METHODS A survey using one month home visit data was conducted among mothers who registered their pregnancy at Shirakawa City Health Center, Fukushima, from April to September 2010. Probable postpartum depression at one month postpartum...

BACKGROUND Research indicates that poor sleep is associated with postpartum depression; however, little is known regarding this relationship among postpartum women who are at high for postpartum depression. This study examined the relationship between changes in self-reported sleep patterns (from six weeks to seven months postpartum) and depressive symptoms at seven months postpartum among wome...

BACKGROUND This study aims to look at the prevalence and characteristics of postpartum depression symptomatology (PPDS) among Canadian women. Studies have found that in developed countries, 10-15% of new mothers were affected by major postpartum depression. Mothers who suffer from postpartum depression may endure difficulties regarding their ability to cope with life events, as well as negative...

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is considered as one of the major causes of maternal mortality worldwide. The most effective risk factors have been suggested in various studies on risk nomogram for the prediction of PPH. Aim: This study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of the risk nomogram for the prediction of PPH. Method: Thi...