Breastfeeding experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain:a qualitative study.

Background: The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has affected reproductive and perinatal health both through the infection itself and, indirectly, as a consequence of changes in medical care, social policy or social and economic circumstances. The objective of this study is to explore the impact of the pandemic and of the measures adopted on breastfeeding initiation and maintenance.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted by means in-depth semi-structured interviews, until reaching data saturation.

Effects of cognitive-behavioural therapy for stress management on stress and hair cortisol levels in pregnant women: A randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To demonstrate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural therapy for stress management in pregnant women in the reduction of psychological stress and hair cortisol levels.

Methods: The trial was controlled and randomised, with a total of 78 pregnant women: control group (n-39) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group (n-39). To test the therapy's efficacy, an evaluation of the primary outcome (hair cortisol levels) and secondary outcomes (psychological stress, psychopathological symptomatology and resilience) was conducted before and after the treatment.

[May pregestational body mass index be related to mother's psychological and physical condition during pregnancy?].

Introduction: pregestational Body Mass Index (BMI) affects mother's health during and after pregnancy and is related to negative outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm birth. Higher pregestational BMI may increase anxiety, stress and depression.

Objectives: to assess potential differences on stress, psychopathological symptoms and physiological variables during pregnancy, among pregnant women with normal pregestational BMI rates and high pregestational BMI rates.

Hair cortisol levels, psychological stress and psychopathological symptoms as predictors of postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression affects a huge number of women and has detrimental consequences. Knowing the factors associated with postpartum depression during pregnancy can help its prevention. Although there is evidence surrounding behavioral or psychological predictors of postpartum depression, there is a lack of evidence of biological forecasters.

[Effect of soybeans and soy sauce on vasomotor symptoms during menopause].

During menopause, some women experience symptoms which can interfere with their living quality. Some of these symptoms are the so-called vasomotor symptoms which include suffocations, hot flashes, and nocturnal sweats. Up to now, the most effective remedy was hormone treatment, but a study of isoflavines, such as soybean, suggests it is possible to alleviate the disturbances caused by menopause.