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Showing 1 to 20 of 38 for “"expectant mothers"”.
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The effect of social media pregnancy support groups on expectant mothers.
… to obtain health-related information, including expectant mothers. While internet can help pregnant women gather information about each stage of the pregnancy, online searches and behaviors that are motivated by a woman's need for reassurance about herself or her pregnancy may reinforce anxiety. …
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Determinants of late initiation of Antenal Care among expectant Mothers in Kanyama Township, Lusaka, Zambia
… Health survey (ZDHS) indicates that, only 19% of mothers have had their ANC visit in the first trimester of pregnancy. The study aimed at determining factors that contribute to the delay in initiating antenatal care among expectant mothers in Kanyama Township in Lusaka. Methods: This study was …
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Determinants of late initiation of Antenal Care among expectant Mothers in Kanyama Township, Lusaka, Zambia
… Health survey (ZDHS) indicates that, only 19% of mothers have had their ANC visit in the first trimester of pregnancy. The study aimed at determining factors that contribute to the delay in initiating antenatal care among expectant mothers in Kanyama Township in Lusaka. Methods: This study was …
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Exposure of Breastfeeding Education to OB/GYNS Currently Practicing in the State of Mississippi and Its Effect on Confidence in Providing Breastfeeding Support to Expectant Mothers
… healthcare providers can play a major role in mothers choosing to initiate breastfeeding. OB/GYNs should be at the forefront of this initiative because they have repeat prenatal contact with many mothers. In order to provide breastfeeding encouragement and support to expectant mothers, OB/GYNs …
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Knowing in Childbirth
… to better understand the ways nine, first-time mothers learn about birth. A phenomenological approach using a feminist view was used to analyze two in-depth interviews and journals to understand first time expectant mothers' experiences of knowing in childbirth. The findings demonstrated a range …
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Factors affecting Compliance in the uptake of Zidovudine(AZT) and Nevirapine (NVP) By HIV Seropositive Expectant women delivering out side a health facility in Lusaka
… Vertical transmission of HIV can be reduced if expectant HIV seropositive mothers complied with the uptake of AZT/NVP given during pregnancy. Zidovudine given to expectant mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy and Nevirapine given intrapartum to mother when labor begins and postpartum to …
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Factors affecting Compliance in the uptake of Zidovudine(AZT) and Nevirapine (NVP) By HIV Seropositive Expectant women delivering out side a health facility in Lusaka
… Vertical transmission of HIV can be reduced if expectant HIV seropositive mothers complied with the uptake of AZT/NVP given during pregnancy. Zidovudine given to expectant mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy and Nevirapine given intrapartum to mother when labor begins and postpartum to …
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An appraisal of Communication for Antenatal Care of women in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board Clinics
… communication modes and messages used by and for expectant mothers attending antenatal sessions in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board (LUDHMB) Clinics. Pregnancy is a time of immense joy for the expectant mother and her family. However, it can also be a time of great danger for the …
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An appraisal of Communication for Antenatal Care of women in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board Clinics
… communication modes and messages used by and for expectant mothers attending antenatal sessions in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board (LUDHMB) Clinics. Pregnancy is a time of immense joy for the expectant mother and her family. However, it can also be a time of great danger for the …
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Emerging Parental Sensitivity: the Transition to Parenthood Through the Lens of Family Systems Theory
… Drawing on this data, I established that both expectant mothers and fathers can construct mind-minded and coherent descriptions of their unborn infants during pregnancy. However, there was no evidence that these prenatal constructs had a direct or indirect effect on parents’ sensitivity during …
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Couple dynamics and maternal smoking cessation during pregnancy: A qualitative examination of nulliparous women and their partners
… commonly provided on an individual basis, to expectant mothers and not to their partners, usually involving the use of nicotine replacement therapies, motivational interviewing, and strategies for modifying cognitive and behavioural patterns. Aim: Framed by an understanding of tobacco …
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Music therapy for pregnancy: A phenomenological inquiry of the experiences of pregnant women engaging in music therapy
… inquiry was to explore the lived experiences of expectant mothers engaging in music therapy for perinatal mental health and aimed to give voice to the experiences of pregnant women in a therapeutic setting participating in creative exploration through music. Data was collected and analyzed from …
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Instrument development and validation for use in a health education program
… for health education programs geared to expectant mothers and their significant others who smoke; This study's instrument was distributed to 201 randomly chosen college students participating in health education, general education, educational psychology, and communication studies classes …
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Current perceptions regarding the importance and safety of fish consumption and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation among pregnant women
… <p>Methods: A 10-question survey distributed to expectant mothers via an online survey and via paper form through 3 obstetric clinics over a 2-month period.</p> <p>Results: Of the 104 participants, 82% consumed less than 2-3 servings of fish per week, and at least 30% were confused about mercury …
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Psychological well-being, maternal-foetal bonding and experiences of Indian surrogates
… were compared with a matched group of 69 expectant mothers during pregnancy. Of these, 45 surrogates and 49 compairson group of mothers were followed up 4-6 months after the birth. All surrogates were hosting pregnancies for international intended parents and had at least one child of …
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Psychological Well-Being, Maternal-Foetal Bonding and Experiences of Indian Surrogates
… were compared with a matched group of 69 expectant mothers during pregnancy. Of these, 45 surrogates and 49 compairson group of mothers were followed up 4-6 months after the birth. All surrogates were hosting pregnancies for international intended parents and had at least one child of …
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The effects of the Newborn Behavioural Observation approach on mothers’ curiosity and interest in interpreting their infants’ mental states
… Observation (NBO) approach would affect mothers’ self-rated curiosity and interest in interpreting their infants’ mental states after controlling for maternal-foetal attachment. The sample comprised 60 expectant mothers that were evenly divided into two groups. Mothers in the intervention …
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The mental health challenges faced by men regarding their spouse’s pregnancy in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province
… for their spouses. While the mental health of expectant mothers has been extensively studied, the mental health challenges faced by their spouses during this period remain underexplored, particularly in the context of rural South Africa. This study explored the mental health challenges …
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Delivered Without Peril: Birth Girdles and Childbirth in Late Medieval and Early Modern England
… as birth girdle users were typically midwives or expectant mothers. Historical scholarship focused on birth girdles has largely been a product of the last two decades, and much scholarship tends to focus on only one or two aspects of birth girdles (their role in amuletic tradition, for example, or …
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Exploring the Experiences of HIV Positive Pregnant Women on Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV/AIDS in Rural Malawi
… be a serious public health issue, especially for expectant mothers. The health outcomes of mothers and children remain significantly threatened by vertical HIV transmission, even with improvements in preventive and treatment efforts. The purpose of this thesis was to explore the experiences of …
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