Search for dissertations about: "postpartum period"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 67 swedish dissertations containing the words postpartum period.

2. 16. Teenagers´unintended pregnancies and contraception

   Author : Gabriella Falk; Jan Brynhildsen; Ann-Britt Ivarsson; Lena Marions; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Teenagers; unintended pregnancies; legal abortion; contraceptive counselling; postpartum visit; Chlamydia trachomatis; Tonåringar; oplanerade graviditeter; preventivmedel; preventivmedelsrådgivning; abort; kvalitativ innehållsanalys; Teenagers; adolescents; unintended pregnancies; contraception; contraceptive counselling; induced abortion; qualitative content analysis; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : Teenage pregnancies are often not intended, and there is a high risk that unintended pregnancies will lead to abortion. The wide-spread availability of Youth Clinics, the subsidizing of contraceptives and the introduction of new and effective contraceptives have failed to lower the abortion rates. READ MORE

4. 17. Postpartum depressive symptoms in a family perspective : some indicators, experiences and consequences

   Author : Maigun Edhborg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Postnatal depression depressive symptoms; blues; bonding; mother-child interactions; father-child interaction; child temperament; and child attachment.;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis was to examine the 1) consequences of maternal depressive symptoms 2-3 months postpartum on parents experiences of parenthood at one year and on parent-child interactions15-18 months postpartum, and the 2) circumstances in the early postpartum, which might predict depressive symptoms 2 months postpartum. Method: A community sample of 574 women was screened for depressive symptoms, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) two months postpartum. READ MORE

5. 18. Severe maternal morbidity in Angola : studies on postpartum haemorrhage, jaundice and clinic-based audit

   Author : Roland T Strand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Active management of third stage of labour; Angola; audit; jaundice; malaria; hepatitis E; postpartum haemorrhage; uterine rupture; waiting time;

   Abstract : Background: Angola has recently ended a long period of warfare, which has resulted in an almost complete collapse of public health. In Luanda, the capital, some 70,000 deliveries take place in public facilities. Maternal morbidity and mortality is among the highest in the world. Postpartum haemorrhage is the dominant cause of death. READ MORE

6. 19. Skin-to-skin contact and suckling in early postpartum : effects on temperature, breastfeeding and mother-infant interaction

   Author : Ksenia Bystrova; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Breastfeeding outcome; early suckling; maternal temperature; mother-child interaction; newborn infant temperature; sensitive period; separation; skin-to-skin contact; swaddling.;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the role of closeness versus separation on infant and maternal temperature adaptation, breastfeeding outcome and mother-infant interaction. In addition, we aimed to study a potential influence of swaddling on all outcomes measured. READ MORE

7. 20. Antenatal preparation for the early parenthood period. Development and feasibility of an evidence-based programme for antenatal parental preparation

   Author : Petra Pålsson; Barns och familjers hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Föräldraförberedelse; föräldraskap; mamma; pappa; barnmorska; tilltro till egen förmåga; amning; mödrahälsovård; graviditet; komplex intervention; Prenatal education; parenthood; mother; father; midwife; self-efficacy; breastfeeding; antenatal care; pregnancy; complex intervention;

   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