POSTPARTUM

This study tested a new way to help new mothers get birth control by scheduling it alongside their baby's first checkup. Over 2,500 women at community health centers took part. The goal was to see if this approach increases the number of women who receive contraception within two…

This study looked at 86 women with Factor V Leiden or Factor II mutations who had no history of blood clots. Researchers compared how long doctors prescribed blood thinners after childbirth (less than 2 weeks vs. 6 weeks) to see if shorter treatment was still effective at prevent…

This completed study from Acibadem University looked at what factors affect how a mother bonds with her newborn after birth. Researchers surveyed 104 healthy mothers after their first breastfeeding experience using a standard bonding scale. No treatments or interventions were tes…

This completed study of 292 women looked at tailbone pain (coccydynia) after childbirth. Researchers used the Paris Questionnaire to measure pain and compared it with quality-of-life and functional scores. The goal was to see if this simple questionnaire could help doctors better…

This study looked at whether a 4-week resistance training program is doable for women who had pregnancy complications like preeclampsia or preterm birth. Seven new moms participated, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the exercises and how they felt about them. The…