Persevering Through Postpartum Fatigue

Runquist, Jennifer J.

doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00116.x

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“…Our results validate fi ndings of previous research showing that postpartum fatigue in the weeks after childbirth is an overwhelming, all-consuming experience that negatively affects all aspects of the woman's life (Kennedy et al, 2007;Runquist, 2007). Family routines in the early postpartum are frequently disorganized and chaotic due to the effects that inconsistent infant her.…”

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“…Interviews were semistructured using a template of questions from a prior fatigue study as a starting point (Runquist, 2007). Interviews lasted between 20 and 60 minutes with 1-month interviews typically lasting the longest and 6-month interviews the shortest, as women said they were sleeping better and had less fatigue and fatigue-related effects over time to discuss with researchers.…”

Section: Managing Fatigue After Childbirthmentioning

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“…Qualitatively, postpartum fatigue is an overwhelming experience, which pervades all aspects of postpartum life (Runquist, 2007). In a narrative analysis, 20 primiparous mothers learned how to "negotiate" sleep during the fi rst 3 months (Kennedy, Gardiner, Gay, & Lee, 2007).…”

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“…Upon negotiating infant sleep patterns with breastfeeding, women developed a newfound consciousness of why quality sleep is so important, and how fatigue and sleep disruption negatively affect health. A grounded theory study of 13 primiparous and multiparous mothers at 1 month postpartum showed that in spite of clear messages from their minds and bodies to sleep, mothers persevered in caring for their infants and families, often at great physical and mental expense (Runquist, 2007).…”

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The Process of "Persevering Toward Normalcy" After Childbirth

Doering

Durfor

2011

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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In the early weeks postpartum, women can be taught how and when to access social support to promote sleep and prevent severe fatigue. Instruction on sleep hygiene and infant day/night entrainment may help women maximize sleep opportunities and infants establish a routine. To provide effective assistance, it is also necessary to understand the woman's individual sleep environment, as well as her socioeconomic and cultural contexts.

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“…To support these women, there is a need to develop effective interventions for postpartum fatigue. (23) Studies on Pilates exercises have indicated both mental and physical effects on health. (24) For many years, Pilates exercises have been regarded as a useful tool for rehabilitation.…”

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Effect of Pilates exercises on postpartum maternal fatigue

Ashrafinia¹,

Mirmohammadali²,

Rajabi³

et al. 2015

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INTRODUCTIONThe postpartum period is a transitional phase that has a decisive effect on a mother's physical and mental health.(1) The changes involved during this period, including hormonal shifts and the beginning of new and unfamiliar child-rearing tasks, can cause primiparous mothers to experience stress and fatigue. (2) Postpartum fatigue, which is the result of the tense and overwhelming experience of caring for a newborn, has negative effects on the health of the mother, the neonate and the family. This phenomenon often begins immediately after delivery and reaches its maximum severity within 36 hours.(4) In contrast to the belief that it is a temporary experience, postpartum fatigue can last for a prolonged period after delivery.(3) A literature review by Groër et al reported that more than 80% of mothers complain of postpartum fatigue.(5) Corwin et al reported a postpartum fatigue incidence of about 70% among mothers who had given birth 1-2 months earlier.(6) Primiparous women were found to be more likely to complain of postpartum fatigue. (7) Although postpartum fatigue is a common and natural phenomenon, it has received attention due to its excruciating nature.(8) Even after more than two decades of study, postpartum fatigue remains one of the five major postpartum concerns and its treatment is often a controversial subject in many studies. The resultant reduced stamina decreases a mother's capability to undertake physical and mental tasks; it also decreases her ability to manage her infant's needs, her responsibilities to other family members and her professional duties.(10) Additionally, reduced maternal energy impairs the immune, nervous and mental systems of both the mother and the infant.(5) Other undesirable and potentially serious outcomes include termination of lactation, (11) impairment of the sexual relationship between spouses, (7) development of stress and mood disorders (5) and an increased risk of postpartum depression.(12) Therefore, it is of utmost importance that an effective solution to this condition is found. There has been some evidence supporting the positive effect of physical exercise on maternal and infant health.(1) The theory behind the use of physical exercise is that, by increasing maternal motivation and self-confidence, postpartum exercise enhances child-rearing practices and helps mothers play their maternal roles more efficiently. (13) Considering the circumstances of a postpartum woman, home exercise is deemed the most suitable and is also the most common type of exercise recommended by healthcare professionals, since it presents fewer childcare-related barriers, resulting in mothers exercising more willingly and with greater motivation. (14) Pilates exercises, introduced by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, are considered a good method for accelerating convalescence after pregnancy. However, the effectiveness of Pilates exercises in reducing postpartum fatigue is not well known.(15) In a previous study,(1) the combination of yoga and Pilates exercises was show...

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How Postpartum Women With Depressive Symptoms Manage Sleep Disruption and Fatigue

Doering

Sims²,

Miller

2017

Research in Nursing & Health

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Postpartum sleep and fatigue have bidirectional relationships with depressive symptoms and challenge women's everyday functioning. The everyday process of managing postpartum sleep and fatigue in the context of depressive symptoms remains unexplored. We conducted a grounded theory study with a sample of 19 women who screened positive on the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS™) Short Form at 3 weeks postpartum. Women completed semi-structured in-home interviews and the full PDSS and Modified Fatigue Symptoms Checklist at 1, 3, and 6 months postpartum. The sample was on average 27 years old, with 2.8 children, and 63% were African-American. They described a basic social process of Finding a Routine Together, during which women's experiences with their infants progressed from Retreating at month 1 toward Finding a New Normal at month 6. In their work to Find a Routine Together, mothers' patterns of change over time were continuous, gradual, or prolonged. Their progress was influenced by depressive symptoms, social support, work and daycare, stability in social circumstances, and underlying stressors. This study's findings suggest the need to allocate resources and tailor interventions to meet the needs of women who are most vulnerable to the health effects of ongoing persistent severe fatigue, disordered sleep, and sub-clinical and clinical levels of depressive symptoms. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Persevering Through Postpartum Fatigue

Cited by 38 publications

References 97 publications

The Process of "Persevering Toward Normalcy" After Childbirth

The Process of "Persevering Toward Normalcy" After Childbirth

Effect of Pilates exercises on postpartum maternal fatigue

How Postpartum Women With Depressive Symptoms Manage Sleep Disruption and Fatigue

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