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Prepuberty is a window period for curcumin to prevent obesity in postnatal overfed rats
BackgroundOvernutrition in early life increases the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases. We investigated the effects and the window period of a...
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Perinatal hypoxia weakens anticontractile influence of NO in rat arteries during early postnatal period
BackgroundPerinatal hypoxia affects a lot of neonates worldwide every year, however its effects on the functioning of systemic circulation are not...
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Clinical characteristics of patients with prenatal hydronephrosis in early postnatal period: a single center retrospective study
BackgroundThe study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics of early postnatal period in children with prenatal hydronephrosis (HN) in our...
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Neurodevelopment at 24 months corrected age in extremely preterm infants treated with dexamethasone alternatives during the late postnatal period: a cohort study
The administration of dexamethasone has been associated with suboptimal neurodevelopment. We aimed to compare the development of extremely premature...
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Breastfeeding experience and anxiety in mothers with covid-19 in the postnatal period: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe fear, panic, and uncertainties arising during the Covid-19 period have caused many questions about breastfeeding. This study was...
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Perspectives of health service providers in delivering best-practice care for Aboriginal mothers and their babies during the postnatal period
BackgroundEvidence suggests that Aboriginal babies in Western Australia are not receiving adequate primary health care in their first 3 months of...
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How acceptable do parents experiencing mental health challenges find e-Health interventions for mental health in the postnatal period: a systematic review
Poor mental health in the postnatal period is experienced by high numbers of parents, with a high associated cost to society, however accessing...
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Microglia shape AgRP neuron postnatal development via regulating perineuronal net plasticity
The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in controlling metabolism and energy balance, with Agouti-related protein (AgRP) neurons and...
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A Longitudinal Examination of Mothers’ Early Postnatal Adaptation: Relative Stability Across the First Eight Weeks
ObjectiveUsing person-centered analyses, this study examined the trajectories of women’s early postnatal adaptation and explored whether there were...
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Factors affecting the provision of high-quality postnatal care services in Zanzibar: a qualitative study
BackgroundIn Sub-Saharan Africa, the postnatal period is associated with high mortality and accounts for a substantial proportion of maternal deaths....
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The effect of early postnatal auditory stimulation on outcomes in preterm infants
AbstractPreterm infants are deprived of in utero sensory stimulation during the third trimester, an important period of central nervous system...
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Postnatal clubs for integrated postnatal care in Johannesburg, South Africa: a qualitative assessment of implementation
BackgroundSouth Africa has reported challenges in retaining women in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs postnatally....
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Acceptability of data linkage to identify women at risk of postnatal complication for the development of digital risk prediction tools and interventions to better optimise postnatal care, a qualitative descriptive study design
BackgroundPregnancy acts as a cardiovascular stress test. Although many complications resolve following birth, women with hypertensive disorder of...
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Neonatal blood pressure by birth weight, gestational age, and postnatal age: a systematic review
BackgroundBlood pressure is a vital hemodynamic marker during the neonatal period. However, normative values are often derived from small...
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Early postnatal nutrition and renal consequences in preterm infants
AbstractPerinatal nutritional factors may lead to decreased nephron endowment, decreased kidney function, and long-term development of chronic kidney...
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Primiparas’ prenatal depressive symptoms, anxiety, and salivary oxytocin level predict early postnatal maternal–infant bonding: a Japanese longitudinal study
PurposeIt was reported that maternal-infant bonding failure predicts abusive parenting. Maternal-infant bonding is important to prevent child abuse....
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Utilisation of postnatal care services among maternal in Maeen District – Sana’a City, Yemen
BackgroundOne of the most effective ways to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality is to improve mother and newborn health via the provision of...
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Blood pressure normative values in preterm infants during postnatal transition
BackgroundThe normative blood pressure values in preterm infants still not well defined during postnatal transition. We aimed to create normative...
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Prevalence and determinants of adequate postnatal care in Ethiopia: evidence from 2019 Ethiopia mini demographic and health survey
BackgroundThe postpartum period is critical for both the mother's and newborn child's health and survival. Rising morbidity and mortality are usually...
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Right Ventricular Function in Neonates During Early Postnatal Period: A Prospective Observational Study
Previous echocardiographic studies were mainly focused on preterm infants and early fetal-to-neonatal transition period, whereas little is known...