Systematic Review of the Literature on Postpartum Care: Methodology and Literature Search Results

Abstract

This systematic search has identified key topic areas in postpartum care for which randomized controlled trials have been conducted. Our ultimate goal is to provide evidence-based guidelines on the use of routine postpartum interventions.

New parents’ experiences of postnatal care in Sweden

“…8,9 In a review of 138 papers related to postpartum care and published in peer-reviewed journals, 41 studies were related to breastfeeding, 31 to the management of postpartum perineal or uterine pain and 66 to other areas such as postpartum support, early discharge, depression and anxiety. 10 Evaluations of satisfaction with care have established that patients in general are satisfied, which is also true in relation to the maternity services. 3,[11][12][13][14] Many studies have reported less satisfaction with postnatal care than that provided during labour and birth.…”

Atendimento de puérperas pela fisioterapia em uma maternidade pública humanizada

“…Inicialmente, é liberado o colostro 14,15 , rico em fatores imunizantes 6,14,16 e, durante as 72 horas subseqüentes, ocorre a apojadura.…”

Comparison of application times for ice packs used to relieve perineal pain after normal birth: a randomised clinical trial

“…Nevertheless, in recent years, a number of studies have been conducted to analyse morbidities resulting from perineal lesions after vaginal birth and to assess pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to relieve perineal pain. A systematic review carried out by Levitt et al (2004) confirms these findings, identifying 671 studies concerning postpartum care. An initial comparison among the groups reveals the following variables to present statistical difference: ambient temperature, initial temperature of the perineum and perineal pain.…”