Search for dissertations about: "Prenatal depression"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Prenatal depression.
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1. Women's experiences and reactions when a fetal malformation is detected by ultrasound examination
Abstract : Background: Second trimester ultrasound examination among pregnant women in Sweden is almost universal. The detection of a fetal malformation on ultrasound puts health care providers and pregnant women in a difficult and precarious situation. READ MORE
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2. Consequences of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis
Abstract : Amniocentesis (AC) and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are the principal methods for fetal karyotyping. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate psychological reactions and risks associated with the procedures.A semi-randomised study was made on 321 women, where AC (147) and CVS (174) at 10-13 weeks’ gestation were done trans-abdominally. READ MORE
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3. Sleep Related Movement Disorders : Association with Menopause and Pregnancy
Abstract : It is known that sleep problems affect people’s wellbeing and has great consequences for public health.Restless legs syndrome (RLS) gives uncomfortable sensations in the legs at rest, leading to an irresistible need for activity. It aggravates in evening and at night. READ MORE
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4. Alterations in circadian entrainment : translational value in major depression
Abstract : Adverse conditions of different origin occurring during development can have a negative impact on the nervous system and increase risk for the onset of mental disorders. In mice prenatal exposure to excess glucocorticoids (GC) leads to late onset depression-like behaviour in males which is preceded by alterations in circadian entrainment. READ MORE
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5. Antenatal preparation for the early parenthood period. Development and feasibility of an evidence-based programme for antenatal parental preparation
Abstract : Parents often feel inadequately prepared for challenges of early parenthood. This thesis aimed to develop an evidence-based programme for antenatal preparation for early parenthood and to test its feasibility. The Medical Research Council’s framework for development and evaluation of complex interventions was used to design the three studies. READ MORE