objective(s): pei based nanoparticle (np) due to dual capabilities of proton sponge and dna binding is known as powerful tool for nucleic acid delivery to cells. however, serious cytotoxicity and complicated conditions, which govern nps properties and its interactions with cells practically, hindered achievement to high transfection efficiency. here, we have tried to optimize the properties of ...

objective(s): our previous studies have shown that mgo nanoparticles (mgo nps) could improve anxiety and reduce pain in animals. in this study, the effect of co administration mgo nps and vitamin c on anxiety like behavior and nociception in postpartum depression (ppd) model were investigated.materials and methods:  female mice (27 ± 3 g) were divided into groups: two control groups, ppd groups...

abstract background: stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression are the most common problems among women in their childbearing age. research has shown that aromatherapy administered during labor reduces anxiety in mothers. with regard to the specific biological conditions in postpartum period and the subsequent drop in hormone levels, this study investigated the effect of lavender on prevention...

BACKGROUND The reduction of depression after delivery is one of the Healthy People 2010 targets. Postpartum depression (PPD) can inhibit care-giving practices and mother-child bonding and can lead some women to harm themselves. This study will examine correlates of maternal depression after delivery and associated stressors and will provide recommendations to address this issue in Oklahoma. M...

BACKGROUND The objective of this study was an investigation of the association between depression and sleep quality. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was performed on 360 delivered women that referred to thirty health-care centers in Ardabil, Iran. The Standard Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire was used to the investigation of sleep quality. We used the Edinburgh Po...

BACKGROUND A randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of telephone-based peer support on preventing postpartum depression (PPD) among high-risk mothers. The results indicated that support provided by peer volunteers may be an effective preventative strategy. The purpose of this paper is to outline the process of developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating the peer support prog...

Adolescent mothers undergo unique personal and social challenges that may contribute to postpartum functioning. In this exploratory investigation completed within a risk and resilience framework, 149 adolescent mothers, ages 15 to 19, who participated in school-based teen parents' programs, completed measures of parental stress (social isolation and role restriction), maternal competence, weigh...

Maternal postnatal depression (PND) is common with a prevalence in the developed world of around 13% 1 and a far higher prevalence in some developing world contexts. 2,3,4 There is a considerable body of evidence attesting to the fact that PND limits a mother’s capacity to engage positively with her infant, with several studies showing that PND compromises child cognitive, behavioural and emoti...

OBJECTIVE To explore women's experiences of health visitor delivered listening visits as a treatment for postnatal depression. METHODS In-depth interviews with 22 women who had received listening visits as a treatment for postnatal depression. RESULTS All the women reported the visits as beneficial, although many of them had required additional intervention to manage their symptoms. Women w...

Patients Mothers of infants aged 6–12 months who participated in a survey about their infant’s sleep and their own wellbeing. Eligible mothers reported a problem with their infant’s sleep and ≥ 1 of waking > 5 nights per week, waking > 3 times per night, taking > 30 minutes to fall asleep, or requiring parental presence to fall asleep during the past 2 weeks. Exclusion criteria included postnat...