Maternal Physical Health Symptoms in the First 8 Weeks Postpartum Among Primiparous Australian Women

ConclusionsWomen experience significant morbidity in the early weeks postpartum, the extent of which may have been underestimated in previous research relying on retrospective recall. Findings contribute to the growing body of evidence that supports early identification, treatment, and support for women's physical health problems in the postpartum.

Source: Birth - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Amanda R. Cooklin, Lisa H. Amir, Jennifer Jarman, Meabh Cullinane, Susan M. Donath, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research