When the bough breaks: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of mental health symptoms in mothers of young children during the COVID‐19 pandemic

N Racine, R Eirich, J Cooke, J Zhu… - Infant Mental Health …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Parents have experienced considerable challenges and stress during the COVID‐19
pandemic, which may impact their well‐being. This meta‐analysis sought to identify:(1) the …

The effects of social support on depression and anxiety in the perinatal period: A mixed-methods systematic review

F Sufredini, C Catling, J Zugai, S Chang - Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The social support offered to women in the perinatal period can buffer against
depression and anxiety. The sources and types of support that reduce maternal levels of …

Perinatal depression: The role of maternal adverse childhood experiences and social support

N Racine, K Zumwalt, S McDonald, S Tough… - Journal of affective …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background A strong association between the number of adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs) and the risk of maternal depression has been demonstrated; however, this …

Dynamic and bidirectional associations between maternal stress, anxiety, and social support: The critical role of partner and family support

N Racine, A Plamondon, R Hentges, S Tough… - Journal of affective …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Stress and anxiety in pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with
poor long-term maternal and child health outcomes. Social support has been shown to …

The impact of postpartum social support on postpartum mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic

LK White, SL Kornfield, MM Himes, M Forkpa… - Archives of Women's …, 2023 - Springer
Social support is an influential component of postpartum recovery, adjustment, and bonding,
which was disrupted by social distancing recommendations related to the COVID-19 …

Toward a dimensional model of risk and protective factors influencing children's early cognitive, social, and emotional development during the COVID‐19 pandemic

A Hendry, SP Gibson, C Davies, M McGillion… - Infancy, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Variation in infants' home environment is implicated in their cognitive and psycho‐social
development. The pandemic has intensified variations in home environments through …

Influence of parity and infant age on maternal self‐efficacy, social support, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression in the first six months in the Maritime …

J Dol, B Richardson, A Grant, M Aston, D McMillan… - Birth, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background After giving birth, women experience significant changes related to maternal
self‐efficacy and social support and are at risk of experiencing postpartum anxiety and …

What do mothers think about their antenatal classes? A mixed-method study in Switzerland

V Avignon, L Gaucher, D Baud, H Legardeur… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Problem Research so far has evaluated the effect of antenatal classes, but few studies have
investigated its usefulness from the perspective of mothers after birth. Background Antenatal …

Are pregnancy and parity associated with telomere length? A systematic review

N Houminer-Klepar, S Bord, E Epel… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Women's reproduction requires increased energy demands, which
consequently may lead to cellular damage and aging. Hence, Telomere Length (TL), a …

Exercise for perinatal depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in perinatal health services

ID Morres, NA Tzouma, A Hatzigeorgiadis… - Journal of Affective …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Exercise improves perinatal depressive (PD) symptoms, but reports call for
more robust evidence. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at synthesizing …