Challenges Faced by New Mothers in the Early Postpartum Period: An Analysis of Comment Data from the 2000 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Survey

Kanotra, Sarojini; D’Angelo, Denise V.; Phares, Tanya M.; Morrow, Brian; Barfield, Wanda D.; Lansky, Amy

doi:10.1007/s10995-007-0206-3

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“…The need for support, particularly partner support, for physical activity has been demonstrated in other smaller studies. 23,41,48,49 Social support was the most common enabler reported in a smaller study of mothers, 42 and in a study of postpartum women who had gestational diabetes, higher social support was associated with reporting sufficient physical activity. 50 Other studies suggest practical support, through help with child care and other responsibilities, as well as confirmation of the importance of taking time out from their responsibilities to be active appear important.…”

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Physical Activity Beliefs, Barriers, and Enablers among Postpartum Women

Evenson

Aytur²,

Borodulin³

2009

Journal of Women's Health

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Section: Barriers and Enablers To Physical Activitymentioning

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Physical Activity Beliefs, Barriers, and Enablers among Postpartum Women

Evenson

Aytur²,

Borodulin³

2009

Journal of Women's Health

136

155

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“…Kanotra et al (2007) analyzed qualitative "free text" data from the PRAMS surveys (N 5 324) to identify challenges that women faced from 2 to 9 months after birth. Among the themes that emerged (listed in order of frequency) were "the need for social support, breastfeeding issues, lack of education about newborn care after discharge and the need for help with postpartum depression" (Kanotra et al, 2007, p. 549).…”

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Social Support, Postpartum Depression, and Professional Assistance: A Survey of Mothers in the Midwestern United States

Corrigan¹,

Kwasky²,

Groh³

2015

J Perinat Educ

110

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Transition into motherhood is generally a joyful life event; for some women, however, it is marked by emotional turmoil. Lack of support can be associated with postpartum depression and can compromise both the mother and infant. A descriptive, cross-sectional study (N 5 61) was conducted to explore the relationship between social support and postpartum depression and to determine whether mothers overwhelmed with childcare, or overwhelmed with life in general since becoming a mother, sought professional help. The results revealed that screening for depression alone may not be sufficient, that mothers are willing to contact a professional for help in the postpartum period, and that assessments after birth should include a broader assessment of life's difficulties rather than focusing on childcare responsibilities alone.

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“…1,2 Postpartum involves health risks and complex interrelations between nurturing the baby and life changes 3 and is stressful. 4,5 Yet, compared to other maternity aspects, postpartum has received less attention globally, especially in low-income countries 1,6 such as Tanzania. 7 Motherhood in Tanzania is highly valued and important for women's self-respect and womanhood.…”

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Joy, struggle and support: Postpartum experiences of first-time mothers in a Tanzanian suburb

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The first-time mothers enjoyed motherhood and the respectful status it implied. To understand and handle the infant's needs and own bodily changes were important during postpartum. The tradition of abstaining from sex up to 4 years during breastfeeding was a concern as male's faithfulness was questioned and with HIV a threat to family health. Partner relationship changed towards shared parental and household work and the man's active participation was appreciated. Support from family members and others in the neighbourhood were utilised as a resource by the mothers. In instances of uncertainties on how to handle things, their advice was typically followed. The new mothers generally had good experiences of health care during the childbearing period. However, they also experienced insufficiencies in knowledge transfer, disrespectful behaviour, and unofficial fees. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE: The mothers' perspective of postpartum revealed that they actively searched for ways to attain infants' and own health needs, and family health in general. Prolonged sexual abstinence was considered a risk for the partner having other sexual partners and contracting HIV. The mothers relied heavily on the informal support network, which sometimes meant risking family health due to misinformation and harmful practices. Health care and informal support systems should complement each other to attain adequate support for the families postpartum.

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Challenges Faced by New Mothers in the Early Postpartum Period: An Analysis of Comment Data from the 2000 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Survey

Cited by 103 publications

References 53 publications

Physical Activity Beliefs, Barriers, and Enablers among Postpartum Women

Physical Activity Beliefs, Barriers, and Enablers among Postpartum Women

Social Support, Postpartum Depression, and Professional Assistance: A Survey of Mothers in the Midwestern United States

Joy, struggle and support: Postpartum experiences of first-time mothers in a Tanzanian suburb

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