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Showing 1 to 20 of 65 for “"perinatal period"”.
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Autistic mothers and the perinatal period: Maternal experiences and infant development
Maternal wellbeing during the perinatal period is an important public health concern due to its impact on both mother and child. For autistic women, who experience sensory and communication differences and can face barriers to healthcare, the perinatal period may pose unique challenges. Despite …
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A comparison of anxiety, stress and depression, across the perinatal period, in mothers of twins and singletons
… that maternal mental health during the perinatal period may involve significant and complicated outcomes for women and their families. This PhD hypothesised that twins and ART would place women under additional stress and thus additional risk of anxiety and depression throughout the …
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I'm So Happy, But Also Terrified: The Experiences of Women with a History of Cancer During the Perinatal Period
… womens psychological functioning throughout the perinatal period. The present investigation sought to better understand womens perinatal experiences following cancer treatment. The study sample was composed of 10 participants who each took part in a semi-structured interview. A grounded theory …
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Alterations in the Hippocampal Epigenome as a Result of Alcohol Exposure During the Perinatal Period of Development in Rats
<p>FASD affects 2-5% of school age children and, while many of the teratogenic effects of ethanol have been described, a mechanism through which alcohol causes these effects remains to be found. This study tested the hypothesis that developmental ethanol exposure alters the hippocampal epigenome in …
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Vulnerability risk factors and physiological mechanisms underlying the relationship between stressor exposure and mental health outcomes during the perinatal period
… and mental health outcomes during sensitive time periods, such as the perinatal, remain to be elucidated. Therefore, the goal of my dissertation is to further elucidate the psychosocial stress conditions driving perinatal mental health by focusing on the impact of both historical and concurrent …
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The meaning of labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period for women who have experienced intimate partner violence in the perinatal period
… and their infants who encounter IPV in the perinatal period can be catastrophic. However, knowledge about pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum for the general population of “women” has guided the care of all women. The voices of women who have been abused have not informed intrapartum …
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Investigating the relationship between sleep and postpartum depression: a longitudinal study examining the relationships between subjective and objective sleep during the perinatal period and postpartum depression.
… a commonly reported occurrence throughout the perinatal period, the field of perinatal sleep research remains in its relative infancy. However, recent studies suggest that sleep disturbances during this time may increase the risk of developing postpartum depression. Currently, research in this …
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Effects of prenatal mindfulness-based childbirth education on women’s trajectories of distress
The perinatal period is a time of immense change, which can be a period of stress and vulnerability for mental health difficulties. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise for reducing distress, but further research is needed to identify long-term effects and moderators of mindfulness …
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An Ecological Analysis of Perinatal Health-Rick for Birmingham's Neighborhoods.
The perinatal period refers to the time period surrounding birth (The National Foundation March of Dimes, 1980a) and, in the general sense, includes pregnancy through an infant's first year of life.
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Intimate Partner Violence Among Expectant Adolescent Couples: Psychological and Relational Predictors and Sexual Risk
… victimization and later sexual risk across the perinatal period.</p> <p>METHODS: Data were collected from pregnant adolescents and their male partners (N=296) recruited from health clinics in Connecticut. APIM with distinguishable dyads was utilized, and path analyses were conducted using …
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An exploration of psychological flexibility and self-compassion among parents of young infants
… compassion and Depression in Mothers during the Perinatal Period<br/>Description: A meta-analysis of 10 samples was carried out to estimate the average effect size for the association between self-compassion and depression in women in the perinatal period. Results showed an overall negative …
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Trajectories of perinatal depressive symptoms in South Africa
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy and within one year postpartum, is highly prevalent in South Africa. It is associated with greater risk of birth complications, poorer health outcomes and greater risk of suicide behaviours for the mother. Perinatal depression is also associated …
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Measurement of Maternal Serum Estrogen Levels in Normal and Complicated Pregnancies by Radioimmunoassay. Their Use in Evaluation of Fetal Well-Being.
… past fifteen years in this country have seen the perinatal period of human existence become the subject of increasing research. Perinatal mortality rates in the United States remain high by comparison with those observed in other developed countries of the world. This difference may be partially …
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Preclinical Evaluation Of Infrared Light Therapy In A Rat Model Of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
<p>Hypoxic events encountered during the perinatal period leading to pathologic decreases in fetal cerebral oxygen availability are detrimental resulting in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This work focused on the characterization of a rat model of neonatal HIE for use in the …
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The Development, Treatment, And Prevention Of Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders
… are common during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The goal of this dissertation was to investigate factors specific to the perinatal period related to the development, treatment, and prevention of depression and anxiety. In Chapter 1, we investigated the role of a risk factor specific to …
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Neonatal exposure to estradiol in female rats influences neuroactive steroid concentrations and behaviour in the adult rat
… estradiol, exert an important action during perinatal period in the regulation of sexual dimorphism and neuronal plasticity, and in the growth and development of nervous system. Exposure of the developing female to estrogens during perinatal period may have long-lasting effects that are now …
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Self-rated health, depression, and anxiety among perinatal Latinas
… how Latina mothers rate their health during the perinatal period and how those ratings are associated with risk for depression and anxiety. This study addresses this gap in the literature. Specifically, we examined whether poor and fair self-rated health is associated with depressive and anxiety …
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Perinatal mental health: experiences of seeking and receiving healthcare intervention
The perinatal period is a time of profound biopsychosocial transition, during which many women are vulnerable to mental health difficulties. Accessing support involves a complex interplay of individual and system-level factors, yet little qualitative research has explored women’s and families’ …
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Adolescent Mothers' Relationships With Their Children's Biological Fathers: Social Support, Social Strain, and Relationship Continuity
… adolescent mothers were interviewed during the perinatal period and three years later about their relationships with their children's fathers. Few adolescents were involved with fathers at both time points. A notable number (10%) of the fathers were either incarcerated or deceased by three years …
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Innovation and Advocacy in Perinatal Harm Reduction by Birth Workers and Perinatal Workforce Providers: A Qualitative Study Utilizing Narrative Inquiry
… The criminalization and stigmatization of perinatal substance use has created a public health crisis, isolating birthing people away from vital healthcare and social supports and separating families (Bach & Terplan, 2023a; Earnshaw et al., 2024; Kavattur et al., 2023; Merritt, 2020; Ocen, …
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