Women’s mobile phone use in birth suite: a West Australian perspective
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Lucy Lewis, Courtney Barnes, Lauren Roberts, Nadia Cook, Sara Morris, Annemarie De Leo, Yvonne L. HauckAbstractResearch investigating childbearing women’s use of digital technology focuses on pregnancy and parenting, with none examining usage during labour. We explored the importance of having a mobile phone and how it was used in birth suite.This cohort study utilised women on a postnatal ward. Women (n=300) who felt it was important to have a mobile phone were more likely than those who did not, to use their phone for soci...
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 18, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of a Gestational Weight Gain Restriction Program for Obese Women: Sibling Pairs’ Weight Development during the First Five Years of Life
ConclusionsMaternal pre-conceptional lifestyle change may have a positive effect on the child’s weight development during the five first years of age. However, the effect of participation in an extensive GWG restriction program when it comes to the impact on the offspring’s weight development is still unclear and further research is required. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 13, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Evaluation of sexual function in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis” [Sex. Reprod. Healthcare 16 (2018) 6–9]
Publication date: Available online 17 March 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Mauro Cozzolino, Elena Rita Magro-Malosso, Lorenzo Tofani, Maria Elisabetta Coccia (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Fear of birth in clinical practice: A structured review of current measurement tools” [Sex. Reprod. Healthcare 16 (2018) 98–112]
Publication date: Available online 13 April 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Yana Richens, Debbie M. Smith, Dame Tina Lavender (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Improving postnatal care in Sweden – Midwives have a key role
Publication date: June 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 16Author(s): Mia Barimani, Anna Vikström (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Motherhood increases support for family planning among Kenyan adolescents
ConclusionBoth postpartum adolescents and providers felt delivery of FP services could be improved if providers had better training and counselling tools. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Early breastfeeding problems: A mixed method study of mothers’ experiences
ConclusionsBreastfeeding problems occurred frequently in the early postnatal period and often caused breastfeeding to be painful. Health care professionals should prepare mothers to deal with possible breastfeeding problems. New support options should be reviewed in an early postnatal discharge setting. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Caseload midwifery – A way forward for a model of care with historical roots
Publication date: June 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 16Author(s): Margareta Larsson (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Midwives’ and obstetricians’ views on appropriate obstetric sonography in Norway
Conclusion: The majority of Norwegian health care professionals participating in this study supported the national recommendation on ultrasound in pregnancy. Ultrasound users wanted to offer more ultrasound examinations during pregnancy, whereas non-users were generally content with the recommendation. The majority of respondents thought that commercialisation was not a problem at their institution, and reported that ultrasound is often performed without a medical indication. The ultrasound users thought that ultrasound is safe. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
The birth experience and maternal caregiving attitudes and behavior: A systematic review
Publication date: June 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 16Author(s): Aleeca F. Bell, Ewa Andersson, Karissa Goding, Susan C. Vonderheid (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of sexual function in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis
ConclusionsWomen with DIE had significant impairment of sexual activity when a partial or total infiltration of the rectovaginal septum occurred. Particular attention should be given to women with this kind of lesion. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Why are caesarean section rates so high in facilities in Mali and Benin?
ConclusionsWe found high c-section rates in facilities in Mali and Benin, particularly for low-risk women and for women with a previous c-section. Further investigations should be carried out to understand why the c-section rates are so high in these facilities. Strategies must be implemented to avoid unnecessary c-sections, which potentially lead to further complications, particularly in countries with high fertility rates. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Associations of gender role attitudes with fertility intentions: A Japanese population-based study on single men and women of reproductive ages
ConclusionsJapanese society has not shifted away from the traditional division of labor despite the increase in female labor force participation. Low fertility intentions among Japanese men and women with egalitarian attitudes suggest that institutional support for balancing work and family may be necessary to improve the low fertility trend. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Development and validation of the Midwife Profiling Questionnaire assessing women’s preferred perinatal care professional and knowledge of midwives’ legal competences
ConclusionsWe developed a valid instrument to elicit women’s preferred health professional for uncomplicated pregnancy, labour and childbirth and to determine their knowledge about midwives’ legal competences. Our instrument can be valuable in identifying knowledge gaps and improving the knowledge of the general population about the midwifery profession and maternity care. Finally, the MidProQ may improve research in the domain of maternity care culture, scale up midwifery and facilitate a more women-centred care. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Providers perspective and geographic and institutional factors associated with family planning counseling
ConclusionsPhysical space exclusively for the provision of FP counseling and the availability of manuals were not associated with adequate counseling. There is a need to address the social and cultural influences on the quality of counseling in these healthcare facilities. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
