Pregnancy frequently is associated with emotional conditions such as anxiety and
depression. Perinatal depression has an incidence of around 12%. Only recently researcher …

Background Several interventions have been investigated addressing perinatal depression;
however, interventions have not been compared using both direct and indirect evidence …

The high prevalence of postpartum depression makes it necessary for midwives and nurses
to implement prenatal interventions for expectant mothers. The current study aims to …

Background Suicide risk is prominent among the problems affecting populations, mainly due
to the broad family, psychosocial and economic impact. Most individuals at suicidal risk have …

Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs capable of regulating gene
expression post-transcriptionally. MiRNAs are recognized as key regulators of diverse …

Introduction Studies on maternal microRNA expression have emerged to better understand
regulatory mechanisms during the gestational period, since microRNA expression has been …

Pregnancy is accompanied by hormonal fluctuation, including increased cortisol and
oxytocin (OT). Although the implications of these hormones during pregnancy are …

Objective: To verify the prevalence and identify the factors associated with the absence of
birth companions among women in Southern Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study …

Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência e identificar os fatores associados à ausência do
acompanhante de parto em mulheres no sul do Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo …

Objective Approximately 6 to 13% of women suffer from antenatal depression (AD) around
the world. AD can lead to several health problems for mother-baby. Vitamin D is a molecule …