Abstract Purpose of Review The perinatal period is a time of high risk for insomnia and
mental health conditions. The purpose of this review is to critically examine the most recent …

Evidence suggests that poor postpartum sleep quality is a risk factor for the development of
postpartum depression. As such, non-pharmacological interventions have been developed …

Breastfeeding brings many benefits to both mother and infant. Although, many women stop
breastfeeding their infants too soon. The perceived association between breastfeeding and …

Introduction Pregnant and postpartum women experience significant sleep disruption, but
the role of perinatal sleep disturbances in breastfeeding is understudied. Methods In this …

Infant and toddler sleep affects family functioning and maternal mental health and well-
being. However, little is known about parental perceptions regarding child daytime sleep …

Sleep and social relationships are two key determinants of psychosocial health that undergo
considerable change across the transition to motherhood. The current study investigated the …

Objectives Approximately 75% of women weigh more at 1-year postpartum than pre-
pregnancy. More than 47% retain> 10 lbs at 1-year postpartum, which is associated with …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore sleep health in rural maternal
populations through a social-ecological framework and identify risk and protective factors for …

Abstract Study Objectives To examine demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral
determinants of postpartum sleep duration and sleep efficiency among a cohort of black and …

Objectives Poor sleep among postpartum women is associated with adverse maternal
outcomes. Physical activity (PA) is associated with better sleep. However, few studies have …