Background: While there has been considerable attention given to the multitude of maternal
factors that contribute to perinatal conditions and poor birth outcomes, few studies have …

Purpose Despite hypothesized relationships between lack of partner support during a
woman's pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes, few studies have examined partner …

Maternal psychosocial stress is an important risk factor for preterm birth, but support
interventions have largely been unsuccessful. The objective of this study is to assess how …

Maternal postpartum emotional distress is quite common and can pose significant risk to
mothers and infants. The current study investigated mothers' relationships with their partners …

In populations where the majority of pregnancies occur to unmarried women, exploring the
quality of partner relationships and reproductive health is warranted. This study assesses …

Background: Women who experience unwanted pregnancy are at a greater risk of
complicated pregnancy outcomes, and their children are more likely to experience physical …

BACKGROUND: The goal was to study the effects of social support during pregnancy on
maternal depressive symptoms, quality of life and pregnancy outcomes. METHODS: Eight …

Background Early involvement of fathers with their children has increased in recent times
and this is associated with improved cognitive and socio-emotional development of children …

Background: Studies consistently show a relationship between social disadvantage and low
birthweight. Many countries have programs offering special assistance to women thought to …

Background: Inadequate social support is an important determinant of postpartum
depression (PPD). Social support for pregnant women consists of supports from various …