Publications by authors named "M Iliadou"
Background Physical exercise during pregnancy offers significant benefits for maternal and fetal health, improving cardiovascular fitness, managing weight, and reducing risks of gestational diabetes and hypertension. Despite these benefits, the role of midwives in promoting exercise is critical but often underexplored. Materials and methods This cross-sectional quantitative study surveyed 172 midwives using a structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards physical exercise during pregnancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Breastfeeding provides vital nutrients and fosters maternal-infant bonding, benefiting both mother and child. However, breastfeeding duration is influenced by various factors, especially in women of high-risk pregnancy. This study aims to identify predictors of breastfeeding duration among women of high-risk and low-risk pregnancy, focusing on exclusive and mixed feeding practices.
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- Childbirth is a significant life event for women, but many experience negative emotions during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, leading to tocophobia, which can increase the likelihood of caesarean sections.
- A systematic review analyzed 32 studies from 2017 to 2022, identifying sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychological factors linked to tocophobia and its impact on obstetric interventions.
- The findings suggest that midwives play a crucial role in identifying tocophobia, providing psycho-education and support to minimize fear and enhance the chances of successful vaginal birth.
Background: This study explores whether the implementation of co-sleeping in infants aged 6-12 months (a) is associated with maternal complaints and mothers' difficulties regarding their infant's sleep, (b) is associated with maternal mental health, (c) affects infant sleep characteristics and maternal sleep quality, and (d) is associated with breastfeeding.
Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study conducted from July to November 2021. A total of 151 new mothers of infants aged 6-12 months participated.
Background: This prospective cohort study, conducted from pregnancy to six months postpartum and grounded in STROBE methodology, quantitatively explores the relationship between antenatal breastfeeding intentions and subsequent breastfeeding outcomes among high-risk pregnant women, compared to a low-risk pregnancy group.
Methods: The study was conducted in one of the largest public hospitals in Attica that provides care to pregnant women, enrolling 380 participants divided into high-risk ( = 200) and low-risk ( = 180) cohorts. Data were collected over 20 months (starting from the end of May 2020 until January 2022), spanning from pregnancy to six months postpartum, via comprehensive questionnaires.