- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Harvard University
2024
Duke University
2021-2022
Many rheumatologists and women with rheumatic disease worry that the or treatment will prevent breast feeding. International guidelines establish, however, most antirheumatic medications are compatible We sought to identify frequency predictors of desire actually feeding in diseases.Pregnant were enrolled prospectively. Demographics breastfeeding intention collected at study entry, while actual decision was recorded postpartum. Maternal diagnosis, demographics medication use throughout...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to poor maternal mental health. The goal of this study is examine the associations between ACEs and multiple manifestations stress (including perceived stress, anxiety cortisol) among mothers in rural Pakistan. This used a cross-sectional design. Mothers were originally recruited during their third trimester pregnancy followed until 36 months post partum. Cortisol was collected at 12 partum, self-report data All participants reside villages...
Abstract Maternal self‐efficacy during infancy is shaped by many factors, including maternal mental health and social support. This study examines how depression, emotional support, childcare support relate to among mothers of infants in rural Pakistan. Participants included 885 assessed at 3 6 months postpartum. At postpartum, completed interview measures with day‐to‐day tasks (daily support), when they were unable care for their child (childcare needed). participants reported on...
Abstract Background : Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to poor maternal mental health. By disrupting stress regulation systems, ACEs hypothesized impact perceived stress, anxiety, and cortisol. This study explores the associations of with different manifestations stress. Methods Participants were part Bachpan study, a longitudinal birth cohort in rural Pakistan. Data collected at 36-month postpartum wave. captured retrospectively using an adapted version ACE International...