Psychosocial Factors Influencing Breastmilk Production in Mothers After Preterm Birth: The Role of Social Support in Early Lactation Success-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Preterm birth is a major global health issue, associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Mothers of preterm infants face unique challenges, particularly with regard to lactation, due to the complexities of preterm neonatal care. Social support has been recognized as a factor in promoting successful breastfeeding, especially in vulnerable groups such as mothers of preterm infants.

Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding and Maternal Sexuality among Polish Women: A Preliminary Report.

Although postpartum sexual problems are common, there is a poor understanding of the underlying influencing factors and the impact of the infant feeding method on the mother's sexual life. A cross-sectional control study was conducted with a group of 253 women during their postpartum period. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different infant feeding methods on female sexual life after childbirth.

Can Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Maternal Exercise Affect Birth and Neonatal Outcomes-A Cross Sectional Study.

There has been a dramatic worldwide increase in the prevalence of obesity or overweight and physical inactivity in women of reproductive age. Growing evidence suggests that pre-pregnancy maternal abnormal body mass index (BMI) and lower physical activity level are associated with poor maternal health and perinatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess how self-perceived exercise and pre-pregnancy BMI are associated with preterm birth, low birth weight, and type of birth.

Contributors to Preterm Birth: Data from a Single Polish Perinatal Center.

Preterm birth may result from overlapping causes including maternal age, health, previous obstetric history and a variety of social factors. We aimed to identify factors contributing to preterm birth in respect to new social and environmental changes in the reproductive patterns. Our cross-sectional study included 495 mother-infant pairs and was based on maternal self-reporting in an originally developed questionnaire.

Factors Associated with Vaginal/Cesarean Birth Attitudes among Medical Students.

Background: Polish perinatal care is facing a high, ever-increasing cesarean section (CS) rate that is currently at 43%. Crucially, reports have revealed that the attitudes, experiences, and skills of clinicians directly contribute to this elevated CS rate.

Methods: This cross-sectional study, which included 748 Polish medical students, aimed to identify medical students' attitudes regarding birth methods.