Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2012
Comparative StudyClinically identified postpartum depression in Asian American mothers.
To identify the clinical diagnosis rate of postpartum depression (PPD) in Asian American subgroups (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese) compared to non-Hispanic Whites. ⋯ In this insured population, PPD diagnosis rates were lower among Asian Americans, with variability in rates across the individual Asian American subgroups. It is unclear whether these lower rates are due to underreporting, underdiagnosis, or underutilization of mental health care in this setting.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2012
Comparative StudyA cross-sectional analysis of the effect of patient-controlled epidural analgesia versus patient controlled analgesia on postcesarean pain and breastfeeding.
To assess patient controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) versus patient controlled analgesia (PCA) for postcesarean analgesia and to determine the impact of analgesic modality on breastfeeding in the first 24 hours postpartum. ⋯ Patient-controlled epidural anesthesia confers greater pain control postcesarean than PCA. Women with greater pain are less likely to breastfeed six or more times within the first 24 hours. This could potentially affect duration of breastfeeding. Intraprofessional measures to improve pain management are warranted.