Low-Income First-Time Mothers: Effects of APN Follow-up Using Mobile Technology on Maternal and Infant Outcomes.

Background. Low-income mothers have greater challenges in accessing health care services due changes in the health care system and budget cuts. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to test a nurse practitioner (NP) intervention using cell phone and texting on maternal/infant outcomes.

Comparing mothers' postpartum concerns in two clinical trials 18 years apart.

Background And Purpose: To determine if U.S. women's postpartum concerns have changed over time.