This study examined a comprehensive array of psychosocial factors, including life events,
social support, depression, pregnancy-related anxiety, perceived discrimination, and …

Objective: To review current literature on vaginal douching. Data Sources: MEDLINE,
CINAHL, and Cochrane databases from 1997 to 2001, using keywords douche or douching; …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of algorithms for the
assignment of gestational age with the use of the last menstrual period and early ultrasound …

Purpose The aim of the study was to describe the mode, frequency, duration, and intensity of
physical activity among pregnant women, to explore whether these women reached the …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of maternal overweight and obesity on labor progression.
METHODS: We analyzed data from 612 nulliparous women with a term pregnancy that …

Longitudinal cohort studies present unique methodological challenges, especially when
they focus on vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women. The purpose of this review …

Objectives. We assessed associations between psychosocial factors and preterm birth,
stratified by race in a prospective cohort study. Methods. We surveyed 1898 women who …

Background Depression is a common disorder affecting 10–15% women in the postpartum
period. Postpartum depression can disrupt early mother-infant interaction, and constitutes a …

Background Realizing the importance of regular physical activity, particularly in the
prevention of chronic diseases and unhealthy weight gain, it is important to study how …

Background Dietary intake influences glucose tolerance status, yet the relation between
macronutrient intake and the development of glucose intolerance during pregnancy has not …