Common maternal health problems and their correlates in early post-partum mothers.

Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2024)

Mothers experienced a high prevalence of maternal health problems in multiple domains during the first 8 weeks after childbirth. Mode of delivery and number of children were associated with increased prevalence of certain problems. Mothers' physical and mental well-being should be investigated early after delivery and addressed with adequate treatments and resources.

Keyphrases

mental health
public health
birth weight
healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
risk factors
health information
physical activity
body mass index
climate change
weight gain
mass spectrometry