Modeling the Cost‐Effectiveness of Doula Care Associated with Reductions in Preterm Birth and Cesarean Delivery
ConclusionsBased on associations between doula care and preterm and cesarean birth, coverage reimbursement for doula services would likely be cost saving or cost‐effective for state Medicaid programs. (Source: Birth)
Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Katy B. Kozhimannil, Rachel R. Hardeman, Fernando Alarid‐Escudero, Carrie A. Vogelsang, Cori Blauer‐Peterson, Elizabeth A. Howell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Frequency of “Time for Self” Is a Significant Predictor of Postnatal Depressive Symptoms: Results from a Prospective Pregnancy Cohort Study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that having time for self at least once a week in the first 6 months after childbirth may have a beneficial influence on maternal mental health. Ensuring women get regular respite from the challenges of caring for a young baby may be a relatively simple and effective way of promoting maternal mental health in the year after childbirth. (Source: Birth)
Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hannah Woolhouse, Rhonda Small, Kirsty Miller, Stephanie J. Brown Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Intentions Toward Physical Activity and Resting Behavior in Pregnant Women: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior Framework in a Cross‐Sectional Study
DiscussionThe significantly inverse relationship between physical activity and resting across time suggests that women feel they should focus on one behavior at the expense of the other. Finding that women generally do not perceive these behaviors as mutually compatible has implications in strategizing as to how to encourage women to be active during pregnancy. (Source: Birth)
Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: James J. Newham, Carly Allan, Patricia Leahy‐Warren, Debbie Carrick‐Sen, Fiona Alderdice Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Determinants of Breastfeeding Practices and Success in a Multi‐Ethnic Asian Population
ConclusionsThe low rates and duration of breastfeeding in this population may be improved with breastfeeding education and support, especially in mothers with lower education. Further work is needed to understand the cultural differences in mode of feeding and its implications for maternal and infant health. (Source: Birth)
Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Wei Wei Pang, Izzuddin M. Aris, Doris Fok, Shu‐E Soh, Mei Chien Chua, Sok Bee Lim, Seang‐Mei Saw, Kenneth Kwek, Peter D. Gluckman, Keith M. Godfrey, Rob M. van Dam, Michael S. Kramer, Yap‐Seng Chong, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Fatherhood in a New Country: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences of Afghan Men and Implications for Health Services
ConclusionThere are many challenges for families of refugee background navigating maternity services while dealing with the challenges of settlement. There is a need to move beyond a narrow conceptualization of antenatal and postnatal care to encompass a broader preventive and primary care approach to supporting refugee families through the period of pregnancy and early years of parenting. Pregnancy and postnatal care needs to be tailored to the social and psychological needs of families of refugee background, including men, and incorporate appropriate language support, in order to improve child and family health outcomes. (Source: Birth)
Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elisha Riggs, Jane Yelland, Josef Szwarc, Sayed Wahidi, Sue Casey, Donna Chesters, Fatema Fouladi, Philippa Duell‐Piening, Rebecca Giallo, Stephanie Brown Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
