Publications by authors named "G Fellmeth"
Background: Participation in paid work after childbirth may have important health and socioeconomic impacts on women and their families. We investigated women's employment patterns at six months postpartum and the factors that influence them.
Methods: Using data from a 2018 population-based national maternity survey in England, employment status at six months postpartum was assessed.
Background: Migrant women who are pregnant or postpartum and their infants are often at increased risk of poorer perinatal outcomes compared to host country populations. This review aimed to identify public health, policy, and clinical interventions to improve maternity care for migrant women and their infants in high-income countries (HICs).
Methods: In this systematic review we searched EMBASE, EMCARE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO, CENTRAL, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, and grey literature from inception to 13th March 2024, with no language or date restrictions (PROSPERO: CRD42022380678).
Article Synopsis
- Antepartum depression affects 15% of pregnant women globally and can negatively impact their children's development, with refugee and migrant women, particularly those on the Thai-Myanmar border, facing unique barriers to diagnosis and care.
- This study analyzed interviews from 32 women diagnosed with persistent antepartum depression to identify factors that contribute to or protect against their mental health challenges.
- Key contributing factors included financial issues, interpersonal violence, and poor health, while protective factors revolved around social support, accessible healthcare, and distractions, emphasizing the importance of addressing these areas in resource-limited settings.
Background: Few studies have evaluated postnatal anxiety and posttraumatic stress (PTS) before and during the Covid-19 pandemic using comparable data across time. We used data from two national maternity surveys in England to explore the impact of the pandemic on prevalence and risk factors for postnatal anxiety and PTS.
Methods: Analysis was conducted using population-based surveys carried out in 2018 (n = 4509) and 2020 (n = 4611).