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Perceived Stress and Depressive Symptoms Are Associated With Emotional Eating but Not Nutritional Intake During Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Study
We examined residualized change in stress and depressive symptoms from second to third trimester of pregnancy; positive residualized change scores indicated increased stress and depressive symptoms.ResultsParticipants showed significant improvement in emotional eating and nutritional intake from second to third trimester of pregnancy (P< .001 for both). At second trimester, higher depressive symptoms were associated with a greater likelihood of emotional eating (P< .001) and worse nutritional intake (P = .044) at third trimester. Increased stress and depressive symptoms during pregnancy were both associated with incr...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 26, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rogie Royce Carandang, Elissa Epel, Rachel Radin, Jessica B. Lewis, Jeannette R. Ickovics, Shayna D. Cunningham Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Treatment of Mood and Depressive Disorders With Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Efficacy Review
AbstractThere has been a steady increase in people with symptoms of depression over the past several years (since 2011). The further increase in stress and depression in the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by an increase in unmet mental health needs. Many have turned to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies such as bright-light therapy, yoga, meditation, and dietary supplements like St. John's wort or folic acid. The reliability of evidence for use of CAM therapies for depression has remained low. There are few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the current literature and poor metho...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 25, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jasmine B.R. Cutler, Olivia Pane, Simran K. Panesar, Wendy Updike, Thea R. Moore Tags: Review Source Type: research

Associations Between State Practice Regulations and Access to Midwifery Care
This study aimed to identify associations between state policies and access to midwifery care. Identifying policies that facilitate increased access to midwives will help policymakers determine the best methods for increasing access to midwives in their states.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at the county level as a secondary analysis of National Vital Statistics data from the Natality online database. The unit of analysis was counties with populations of at least 100,000, and the outcome was the proportion of births attended by midwives in 2019. The potential predictors of increased access to midwifery car...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 24, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Acacia Herndon, Jennifer Vanderlaan Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Effect of a Mindfulness ‐Based Stress Reduction Program on Premenstrual Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to test the efficacy of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in decreasing premenstrual symptoms compared with a control group.MethodsThis study was a prospective, single-masked randomized controlled trial conducted between February and April 2022 with 90 university students. Participants were women between 20 and 30 years of age, scored at least 45 on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and were not receiving other treatments for PMS. Participants were randomized into experimental (MBSR) and control groups in a 1:1 allocation. MBSR was provided in 8 weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours and...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 20, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nurdilan Şener Çetin, Ayça Şolt Kırca Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice (2023 –001JMWH)
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 14, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Continuing Education Form Source Type: research

Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice
AbstractA substantial proportion of adults and children in the United States use complementary and alternative health practices, including homeopathy. Many homeopathic therapies are readily available over the counter, and many individuals access and self-administer these therapies with little or no guidance from health care practitioners. In addition, patients and health care providers are often confused by terminologies associated with complementary practices and may be unable to distinguish homeopathy from naturopathy, herbalism, holistic medicine, Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, or other forms of health care. Co...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 13, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Amy Tinney, Elizabeth Rice Tags: Review Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 13, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

A Preliminary Investigation of Prenatal Anxiety Sensitivity and Postpartum Distress
DiscussionAlbeit preliminary, results suggest prenatal anxiety sensitivity may be an important and malleable risk factor associated with several mental health concerns common in the perinatal period. Anxiety sensitivity may be targeted with brief interventions to prevent or reduce postpartum distress. Reducing prenatal anxiety sensitivity has the potential prevent the onset or worsening of psychological disorders among women and, in turn, may improve infant and child outcomes. Future studies should replicate these findings in a larger sample. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 10, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Sara M. Witcraft, Megan M. Perry, Andres G. Viana, Matthew T. Tull, Laura J. Dixon Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The Effect of Mindfulness ‐Based Sexual Counseling on Sexual Distress, Attitude Toward Sexuality, and Body Image Concerns in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study was conducted to determine the effects of mindfulness-based sexual counseling (MBSC) on sexual distress, attitudes toward sexuality, and body image concerns in pregnant women.MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted in a sample of women who experienced sexual distress presenting to a Healthy Living Center in eastern Turkey. Women (N = 134) were randomly assigned to receive a 4-week, 8-session counseling program based on mindfulness (experimental group; n = 67) or treatment as usual (control group; n = 67). The primary outcome of the study, sexual distress, was assessed using the Female Sexual Distress ...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 9, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: S ıdıka Özlem Cengizhan, Tuba Uçar Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Effects of Climate and Environment on Perinatal and Reproductive Health Care (2023 ‐002JMWH)
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Tags: Continuing Education Form Source Type: research

Senior Editors ’ Response to Letters on Melanated Group Midwifery Care: Centering the Voices of the Black Birthing Community
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Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Melissa D. Avery, Linda H. Hunter, Ira Kantrowitz ‐Gordon Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Experiences of Dyspareunia in Dominican Women with a History of Sexual Abuse: A Phenomenological Study
The objective of this study was to understand the experiences of women with dyspareunia and a history of sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic.MethodsThis was a qualitative study based on Merleau-Ponty's hermeneutic phenomenology. Fifteen women with a diagnosis of dyspareunia and a history of sexual abuse participated. The study was carried out in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.ResultsIn-depth interviews were conducted for data collection. Through inductive analysis using ATLAS.ti, 3 main themes were developed that represent women's experiences of dyspareunia and sexual abuse: (1) a history of sexual abuse as a backgro...
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Raquel Alarcon ‐Rodriguez, Cayetano Fernández‐Sola, Rafael García‐Alvarez, Rosario Fadul‐Calderón, Antonio Ruiz‐Ortiz, Mar Requena‐Mullor, Jessica Garcia‐Gonzalez Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Promoting Physical Activity During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
DiscussionThere is an opportunity to improve messaging about physical activity during and after pregnancy. To better promote physical activity, perinatal health care providers and other health professionals can share information about recommended amounts of physical activity, communicate the benefits, and promote realistic and achievable physical activity messages that address common barriers in these populations. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Malorie Polster, Kate Olscamp, Elizabeth Y. Barnett, Rachel Oziel, Dena Gregory Fisher, Jaime Murphy Dawson, Frances Bevington Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Trauma ‐Informed Psychosocial Screening and Care Planning: A Patient‐Centered Improvement Project in a Midwife Clinic
DiscussionRedesigning psychosocial screening to align with TIC principles increased the discovery of trauma to levels consistent with research-based population estimates. Gains were made in bidirectional care planning. This project illustrates practical methods of implementing TIC principles. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Debra Lefever ‐Rhizal, Catherine Collins‐Fulea, Joanne Motino Bailey Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research