Background: Postnatal depression (PND) is a major depressive disorder in the year
following childbirth, which impacts on women, their infants and their families. A range of …

Extreme weather events (EWEs) are increasing in frequency and severity as the planet
continues to become warmer. Resulting disasters have the potential to wreak havoc on the …

Based on the rapidly growing use of social media and its influence on society an online
survey to explore social media use and perceptions of social support was developed. A …

Many mothers can find themselves increasingly isolated and overwhelmed after giving birth
to a new baby. This period can be a source of extreme stress, anxiety and depression, which …

The relationship between maternal mental health and infant development has been
established in the literature. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a particularly …

Research indicates social support is imperative for postpartum well-being. The types of
social support and access to preferred supports are less understood. This article considers …

Objective Motherhood within sport has become more common with many female athletes
seeking to return-to-sport (RTS) postpartum; yet few sport organisations possess policies …

Black mothers with young children have encountered pernicious, multidetermined, racial
disparities in the United States for centuries. However, disorders, risks, and stressors among …

During the first twelve months postpartum, infants require intensive care and mothers are
susceptible to physical and mental health concerns as they undergo a period of tremendous …

Background/objectives Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) is a risk factor for maternal
postpartum weight retention and excessive neonatal adiposity, especially in women with …