Background An emerging body of literature suggests there is a relationship between a
pregnant woman's psychological wellbeing and the development of maternal-fetal …

Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is
critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the …

Since the World Health Organization launched its commission on the social determinants of
health (SDOH) over a decade ago, a large body of research has proven that social …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine the association between mental
health symptoms, along with psychological experiences and coronavirus disease 2019 …

The postpartum period, defined as the 12 weeks after delivery, is an important time for a new
mother and her family and can be considered a fourth trimester. Outpatient postpartum care …

Background Effective postnatal care is important for optimal care of women and newborns–
to promote health and wellbeing, identify and treat clinical and psychosocial concerns, and …

Introduction Adequate postpartum care, including the comprehensive postpartum visit, is
critical for long-term maternal health and the reduction of maternal mortality, particularly for …

Timely postpartum care is associated with lower maternal morbidity and mortality, yet fewer
than half of Medicaid beneficiaries attend a postpartum visit. Medicaid enrollees are at …

Background The early postpartum period is the most stressful period for a new mother, who
is assuming new roles and responsibilities in life, and must deal with the demands from her …

With the increase in obesity prevalence among women of reproductive age globally, the
risks of type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre‐eclampsia, and other conditions are rising …