Sexual assault (SA) is a common and deleterious form of trauma. Over 40 years of research
on its impact has suggested that SA has particularly severe effects on a variety of forms of …

Emerging research suggests that a relationship exists between breastfeeding and
postpartum depression; however, the direction and precise nature of this relationship are not …

Oxytocin (OT), a nonapeptide, has a variety of functions. Despite extensive studies on OT
over past decades, our understanding of its neural functions and their regulation remains …

Background Lactation is thought to buffer stress reactivity via oxytocin (OT). Dysregulation of
the HPA axis has been reported in women with postpartum depression (PPD). The co …

Depression is the most common complication of childbirth and results in adverse health
outcomes for both mother and child. It is vital, therefore, that health professionals be ready to …

Purpose: We sought to determine the role of depression and anxiety in breastfeeding
cessation. Materials and Methods: Participants underwent a baseline visit with a structured …

Background: Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can have a serious effect on general and
obstetric health. Breastfeeding includes several triggers for memories of abuse experiences …

Our goal was to examine associations of infant sleep and feeding patterns with maternal
sleep and mood among women at risk for postpartum depression. Participants were 30 …

Background Early termination of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and postpartum depression
(PPD) are both recognized as global health problems. Recent literature reviews …

The aim of this meta‐analysis was to examine the associations among infant feeding types,
sleeping habits, and maternal sleep postpartum. Databases including Cumulative Index of …