POSTPARTUM

This study tested a new way to help new mothers get birth control soon after giving birth. Instead of separate appointments, the researchers scheduled contraception care at the same time as the baby's well-baby visit. Over 2,500 women took part at community health centers. The go…

This study looked at how long women with Factor V Leiden or Factor II mutations should take blood thinners after giving birth to prevent dangerous blood clots. Researchers compared treatment lasting less than 2 weeks versus 6 weeks in 86 women. The goal was to see if shorter trea…

This study looked at what influences the bond between a mother and her newborn baby after birth. Researchers followed 104 healthy mothers who had normal deliveries and healthy babies. They measured bonding using a simple questionnaire after the first breastfeeding. The goal was t…

This study looked at tailbone pain in 292 women who gave birth within the last two years. Researchers used the Paris Questionnaire to measure pain and compared it to quality of life and other pain scores. The goal was to better understand how this common postpartum issue affects …

This study followed 200 nurses returning to work after childbirth to understand how their work engagement changes over time. Researchers used surveys to measure work involvement and social support. The goal is to create strategies that help new mothers adapt to clinical nursing a…

This study looked at whether a 4-week resistance training program is doable for women who recently had pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or preterm birth. Seven to ten postpartum women were invited to try the program. The goal was to see how well th…