Postpartum nutrition: Guidance for general practitioners to support high-quality care

Ball, Lauren; Jersey, Susan de; Parkinson, Joy; Vincze, Lisa; Wilkinson, Shelley A.

doi:10.31128/ajgp-09-21-6151

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“…4 The postnatal period provides an opportune time for health promotion and prevention, especially considering that nearly half of all women who delivered babies in 2019 were overweight or obese. 5 Promoting a healthy lifestyle, with good nutrition 6 and physical exercise, 7 is fundamental for subsequent healthy pregnancies and for the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Planning for chronic disease management should occur, especially for individuals recognised to have a higher risk, such as those who developed gestational diabetes and/or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.…”

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Editorial: The postnatal period

Frayne¹

2022

Aust J Gen Pract

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confidence: 99%

Editorial: The postnatal period

Frayne¹

2022

Aust J Gen Pract

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“…Additionally, it offers preventive measures such as screening for postpartum depression [8][9][10], cervical cancer [11], domestic violence [12,13], and immunization [14]. Postnatal care also includes counseling on essential topics, such as breastfeeding [15][16][17], family planning [18][19][20], sexuality [21,22], exercise [23,24], and nutrition [25,26]. Dedicated postnatal care services offer specialized attention and support tailored to the distinct challenges and health requirements during the postpartum period.…”

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Factors Influencing Women’s Attendance to Postnatal Clinics in the Primary Healthcare Centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2023

Tawfeeq,

Alkhaldi,

AlAwainati

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background: Despite the significance of postnatal care for maternal health, the attendance rate of mothers at postnatal clinics (PNCs) in primary healthcare (PHC) centers in Bahrain is low. This study aims to identify factors influencing women's attendance at PNC in PHC centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain and to propose strategies for service improvement. Methods: In January 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional study. We selected mothers who gave birth between six and 12 months before the survey and met inclusion criteria using systematic simple random sampling and obtained consent (n = 319). Data collection utilized an electronic, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire, and analysis was carried out using SPSS version 28 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results: Out of the 319 participants, 31% were unaware of the existence of PNC, 42% were aware but did not attend, and 27% were aware and had attended the clinic. Mother and child department clerks, doctors, health education boards, and midwives served as the primary sources of information about the PNC for only 34%, 16%, 16%, and 11% of participants, respectively. Understanding the importance of PNC, the services offered by a healthcare worker, the booking process, having a vaginal delivery, and prior experience with a PNC visit were significantly associated with PNC attendance (p = 0.0046, p = 0.027, p < 0.001, p = 0.028, and p < 0.001, respectively). The attendance of 81 mothers, representing 94% of the total women who attended the clinic, was driven by their acknowledgment of the service's importance. Childcare responsibilities, perception of the visit as unimportant, and reluctance to undergo a pelvic examination were the top reasons for not attending the clinic, despite 41%, 38%, and 37% of participants being aware of it. Conclusion: Postnatal care attendance remains suboptimal for mothers in Bahrain. Awareness of the clinic's presence, counseling by healthcare providers, and prior experience with PNC visits were found to be significant determinants of attendance.

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“…Diet and physical activity recommendations extend to the postpartum period and are universally endorsed [8] as the first line treatment for preventing or delaying progression towards T2D. However, the delivery and adoption of these recommendations postpartum remains a challenge.…”

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Use and Preferences of Health Apps among Women and Healthcare Professionals Regarding GDM Postpartum Care Related to Diet, Physical Activity, and Weight Management: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common medical complication of pregnancy, which is associated with increased risk of future diabetes. mHealth (mobile health, in this paper applications abbreviated to apps) can facilitate health modifications to decrease future risks. This study aims to understand mHealth app use and preferences among women with past GDM and healthcare professionals (HCP) in Australia. An explorative cross-sectional online survey was disseminated via social media, a national diabetes registry, and professional networks. Descriptive analyses were conducted on valid responses (women with prior GDM: n = 1475; HCP: n = 75). One third (33%) of women with prior GDM have used health apps, and a further 80% of non-app users were open to using a health app if recommended by their HCP. Over half (53%) of HCPs supported health information delivery via mHealth, although only 14% had recommended a health app to women post-GDM, and lack of knowledge about mHealth apps was common. Health app users reported that they preferred tracking features, while non-users desired credible health and dietary information and plans. Expanding mHealth app use could facilitate healthy behaviours, but endorsement by HCPs is important to women and is still currently lacking.

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Postpartum nutrition: Guidance for general practitioners to support high-quality care

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Editorial: The postnatal period

Editorial: The postnatal period

Factors Influencing Women’s Attendance to Postnatal Clinics in the Primary Healthcare Centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2023

Use and Preferences of Health Apps among Women and Healthcare Professionals Regarding GDM Postpartum Care Related to Diet, Physical Activity, and Weight Management: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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