top of page

References

A list of references used in research of specialists/conditions and how they provide support to new mothers. Organized by specialty/condition within these number ranges:

Occupational Therapy: 1 - 7 

Pelvic Floor Therapy: 8 - 16

Doulas: 17 - 22

Postpartum Depression/Social Support/Counseling: 23 - 29, 43

Sleep: 30 - 35

Lactation Consultant: 36 - 40

Sex Therapy: 41 - 42

Library

  1. Acharya, V. (2014). Preparing for motherhood: A role for occupational therapy. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 70(1), 16-17. https://doi.org/10.1179/otb.2014.70.1.005 

  2. Barbic, S. P., MacKirdy, K., Weiss, R., Barrie, A., Kitchin, V., & Lepin, S. (2021). Scoping review of the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of women with postpartum depression. Annals of International Occupational Therapy, 4(4), 249-259. https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-20210921-02 

  3. Borg-Stein, J., & Dugan, S. A. (2007). Musculoskeletal disorders of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 18(3), 459-476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2007.05.005 

  4. Grant, M. (2001). Mothers with arthritis, child care, and occupational therapy: Insight through case studies. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(7), 322-329. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/030802260106400702?casa_token=38m-URGLNSwAAAAA:CAyCS_6gtlXyF62ZI4jBygb9lmXaRwm52ocOrj_Z6kcVIg9drponQabWTGM283tjdHKxuk-vOCg1Jg 

  5. Poole, J. L., Willer, K., & Mendelson, C. (2009). Occupation of motherhood: Challenges for mothers with scleroderma. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(2), 214-219. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.63.2.214 

  6. Sidar, S. S., & Skuthan, A. (2024). Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Perceptions of Providing Services for the Acute Postpartum Population. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 15394492241234846. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492241234846

  7. Winters, S. H. (2023). Postpartum Care and Diastasis Recti Abdominis Recovery: An Occupational Therapist’s Continuing Education Course (Order No. 30427127). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2811381250). https://libproxy.umflint.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/postpartum-care-diastasis-recti-abdominis/docview/2811381250/se-2 

  8. Burkhart, R., Couchman, K., Crowell, K., Jeffries, S., Monvillers, S., & Vilensky, J. (2021). Pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth: Occupational impact and awareness of available treatment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 41(2), 108-115. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1539449220970881?casa_token=hP_QF4yubdgAAAAA:Q2mig_hR06Ntdfelxsac_30DyhO0T7bFYp91pZ4JPsr8es_BLZGnCym0smWYfHLzA2ieBX1ygMRwbA 

  9. Fei, H., Liu, Y., Li, M., He, J., Liu, L., Li, J., ... & Li, T. (2021). The relationship of severity in diastasis recti abdominis and pelvic floor dysfunction: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Women's Health, 21, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01194-8 

  10. Harvey, M. A. (2003). Pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy: A systematic review of their role in preventing pelvic floor dysfunction. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 25(6), 487-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1701-2163(16)30310-3 

  11. Kolberg Tennfjord, M., Hilde, G., Stær‐Jensen, J., Siafarikas, F., Engh, M. E., & Bø, K. (2016). Effect of postpartum pelvic floor muscle training on vaginal symptoms and sexual dysfunction—secondary analysis of a randomised trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 123(4), 634-642. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.13823 

  12. Kuravska, Y., Aravitska, M., Churpiy, I., Fedorivska, L., & Yaniv, O. (2022). Efficacy of correction of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction using physical therapy in women who underwent Caesarean section. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 22(3), 715-723. Retrieved from https://www.efsupit.ro/images/stories/martie2022/Art%2090.pdf 

  13. Mørkved, S., & Bø, K. (1997). The effect of postpartum pelvic floor muscle exercise in the prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence. International Urogynecology Journal, 8, 217-222. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02765817 

  14. Schütze, S., Heinloth, M., Uhde, M., Schütze, J., Hüner, B., Janni, W., & Deniz, M. (2022). The effect of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor function and sexuality postpartum. A randomized study including 300 primiparous. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 306(3), 785-793. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-022-06542-z 

  15. Werner, L. A., & Dayan, M. (2019). Diastasis recti abdominis-diagnosis, risk factors, effect on musculoskeletal function, framework for treatment and implications for the pelvic floor. Current Women's Health Reviews, 15(2), 86-101. Retrieved from https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/ben/cwhr/2019/00000015/00000002/art00003?crawler=true&mimetype=application/pdf 

  16. Chawla, J. J., Arora, D., Sandhu, N., Jain, M., & Kumari, A. (2017). Pubic symphysis diastasis: a case series and literature review. Oman medical journal, 32(6), 510. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2017.97 

  17. Acquaye, S. N., & Spatz, D. L. (2021). An integrative review: the role of the doula in breastfeeding initiation and duration. The Journal of perinatal education, 30(1), 29. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7819475/ 

  18. Campbell-Voytal, K., McComish, J. F., Visger, J. M., Rowland, C. A., & Kelleher, J. (2011). Postpartum doulas: Motivations and perceptions of practice. Midwifery, 27(6), e214-e221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2010.09.006 

  19. Cattelona, G. A., Friesen, C. A., & Hormuth, L. J. (2015). The impact of a volunteer postpartum doula program on breastfeeding success: a case study. Journal of Human Lactation, 31(4), 607-610. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0890334415583302#:~:text=https%3A//doi.org/10.1177/0890334415583302 

  20. Jordan, E. T., Van Zandt, S. E., & Wright, E. (2008). Doula care: Nursing students gain additional skills to define their professional practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 24(2), 118-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2007.06.018 

  21. McComish, J. F., & Visger, J. M. (2009). Domains of postpartum doula care and maternal responsiveness and competence. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 38(2), 148-156. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2009.01002.x 

  22. Nommsen-Rivers, L. A., Mastergeorge, A. M., Hansen, R. L., Cullum, A. S., & Dewey, K. G. (2009). Doula care, early breastfeeding outcomes, and breastfeeding status at 6 weeks postpartum among low-income primiparae. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 38(2), 157-173. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2009.01005.x

  23. Baines, T., Wittkowski, A., & Wieck, A. (2013). Illness perceptions in mothers with postpartum depression. Midwifery, 29(7), 779-786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2012.06.020 

  24. De Sousa Machado, T., Chur-Hansen, A., & Due, C. (2020). First-time mothers’ perceptions of social support: Recommendations for best practice. Health Psychology Open, 7(1), 2055102919898611. https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102919898611 

  25. Feeley, N., Bell, L., Hayton, B., Zelkowitz, P., & Carrier, M. E. (2016). Care for postpartum depression: what do women and their partners prefer?. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 52(2). doi: 10.1111/ppc.12107

  26. Leahy‐Warren, P., McCarthy, G., & Corcoran, P. (2012). First‐time mothers: social support, maternal parental self‐efficacy and postnatal depression. Journal of clinical nursing, 21(3‐4), 388-397. https://www.healthyhumansproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/postpartum.pdf 

  27. Martin, A., Horowitz, C., Balbierz, A., & Howell, E. A. (2014). Views of women and clinicians on postpartum preparation and recovery. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 18, 707-713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-013-1297-7 

  28. Webb, D. A., Bloch, J. R., Coyne, J. C., Chung, E. K., Bennett, I. M., & Culhane, J. F. (2008). Postpartum physical symptoms in new mothers: their relationship to functional limitations and emotional well-being. Birth (Berkeley, Calif.), 35(3), 179–187. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-536X.2008.00238.x 

  29. ​Stewart, D. E., & Vigod, S. (2016). Postpartum depression. New England Journal of Medicine, 375(22), 2177-2186. Retrieved from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmcp1607649?casa_token=1pUGcLvcbbYAAAAA:-08rEc1_jBVqbQ6KccB53sy-DqrxxzLzYZIWkmAon9wmccToi2U4jekmuwAzbjulcMNDDs9etHt0Ew&casa_token=2o9SEIR9rF4AAAAA:C8S6dQ9UqlHa1Y6zaiZCIAx5_K9QxIbP2_AujHj-Nt6oFGcZFLeXRh3UA43gbYcRCaYJNPM8c9g4VQ 

  30. Baattaiah, B. A., Alharbi, M. D., Babteen, N. M., Al-Maqbool, H. M., Babgi, F. A., & Albatati, A. A. (2023). The relationship between fatigue, sleep quality, resilience, and the risk of postpartum depression: an emphasis on maternal mental health. BMC psychology, 11(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01043-3 

  31. Bayer, J. K., Hiscock, H., Hampton, A., & Wake, M. (2007). Sleep problems in young infants and maternal mental and physical health. Journal of paediatrics and child health, 43(1‐2), 66-73. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01005.x 

  32. Dennis, C. L., & Ross, L. (2005). Relationships among infant sleep patterns, maternal fatigue, and development of depressive symptomatology. Birth, 32(3), 187-193. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0730-7659.2005.00368.x 

  33. Hunter, L. P., Rychnovsky, J. D., & Yount, S. M. (2009). A selective review of maternal sleep characteristics in the postpartum period. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 38(1), 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00309.x 

  34. Ladyman, C., Sweeney, B., Sharkey, K., Bei, B., Wright, T., Mooney, H., ... & Signal, T. L. (2022). A scoping review of non-pharmacological perinatal interventions impacting maternal sleep and maternal mental health. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(1), 659. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04844-3 

  35. Okun, M. L., Mancuso, R. A., Hobel, C. J., Schetter, C. D., & Coussons-Read, M. (2018). Poor sleep quality increases symptoms of depression and anxiety in postpartum women. Journal of behavioral medicine, 41, 703-710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-018-9950-7 

  36. Broom, M., Youseman, M. E., & Kent, A. L. (2022). Impact of introducing a lactation consultant into a neonatal unit. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 58(4), 636-640. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15799

  37. Chetwynd, E. M., Wasser, H. M., & Poole, C. (2019). Breastfeeding support interventions by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants: A systemic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Human Lactation, 35(3), 424-440. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334419851482 

  38. Keim, S. A., Jackson, J. L., Litteral, J. L., Schofield, K. A., & Crerand, C. E. (2021). Perceptions about lactation consultant support, breastfeeding experiences and postpartum psychosocial outcomes. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 25, 497-506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-020-03056-5 

  39. Patel, S., & Patel, S. (2016). The effectiveness of lactation consultants and lactation counselors on breastfeeding outcomes. Journal of Human Lactation, 32(3), 530-541. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334415618668 

  40. Westerfield, K. L., Koenig, K., & Oh, R. (2018). Breastfeeding: common questions and answers. American Family Physician, 98(6), 368-376. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0915/p368.html 

  41. Morof, D., Barrett, G., Peacock, J., Victor, C. R., & Manyonda, I. (2003). Postnatal depression and sexual health after childbirth. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 102(6), 1318-1325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obstetgynecol.2003.08.020 

  42. Zamani, M., Roudsari, R. L., Moradi, M., & Esmaily, H. (2019). The effect of sexual health counseling on women's sexual satisfaction in postpartum period: A randomized clinical trial. International journal of reproductive biomedicine, 17(1), 41. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6652155/

  43. Simhi, M., Sarid, O., & Cwikel, J. (2019). Preferences for mental health treatment for post-partum depression among new mothers. Israel journal of health policy research, 8, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-019-0354-0​

© 2035 Powered and secured by Wix

Contact: Carson Doherty, OTS

Occupational Therapy Student

University of Michigan - Flint

cdohert@umich.edu

bottom of page