Important determinants of newborn health. Issue 1 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McPeak, Katie E.; Sandrock, Deborah; Spector, Nancy D.; Pattishall, Amy E.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in pediatrics. Volume 27:Issue 1(2015:Feb.)
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals -- Bibliography -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8703

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title>Purpose of review</title> <p>The present article addresses recent research related to three important determinants of newborn health: postpartum depression, teenage parents and their offspring, and breast-feeding.</p> </sec> <sec> <title>Recent findings</title> <p>Postpartum depression can impact the entire family unit, and fathers may be affected more than previously recognized. Teenage mothers and their infants are at risk of a number of poor physical and mental health outcomes. New research continues to support the benefits of breast-feeding infants, and hospitals have adopted policies to improve breast-feeding rates.</p> </sec> <sec> <title>Summary</title> <p>Recognizing both maternal and paternal depression during outpatient visits is key to family well-being, as well as to infant development and attachment. Pediatric providers should address the unique emotional, socioeconomic, educational, and health needs of teen mothers. Hospital implementation of evidence-based policies may increase the number of mothers who are successful in establishing breast-feeding, and pediatric healthcare providers should be prepared to support mothers of breast-feeding infants.</p> </sec> </abstract>