Shoulder stiffness, back pain, and wrist pain: Are older primiparas more vulnerable?

Abstract

Special attention should be given to older primiparas in assessing and providing nursing care for physical symptoms, especially during the first month postpartum.

Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Postpartum Low Back Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study in Vietnam

“…from after hospital discharge until the interview at six months postpartum), which made it difficult to do her routine activities. 6 The respondents reported the presence or absence of LBP on a health problem checklist, following the previous practice. 15 To minimize the impact of information bias, the interviewers then asked mothers for details of their pain location to confirm the LBP, defined as pains at the lower back (lumbosacral spine).…”

“…4,5 Several studies aimed to assess the treatment of LBP in the postpartum period; however, little prevention research has been undertaken in general populations and postpartum women. 5,6 For example, older Japanese women with their first pregnancy are a vulnerable group for postpartum LBP, but little research has been undertaken to prevent the problem. 6 The 2018 Physical Activity (PA) Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report supported PA during pregnancy, and stated that it is unlikely to be a risk to safe labor and delivery.…”

“…5,6 For example, older Japanese women with their first pregnancy are a vulnerable group for postpartum LBP, but little research has been undertaken to prevent the problem. 6 The 2018 Physical Activity (PA) Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report supported PA during pregnancy, and stated that it is unlikely to be a risk to safe labor and delivery. 7 PA may result in changes in muscle physiology, which protects the spine.…”

“…5,6 For example, older Japanese women with their first pregnancy are a vulnerable group for postpartum LBP, but little research has been undertaken to prevent the problem. 6…”

Relationship between maternal mental status and social supports during pregnancy and until one month after childbirth in a local city

“…In Japan, there are reports that the postpartum women aged < 20 years and aged ≧ 35 years have high EPDS score (8). According to the study of older primiparas, they have high prevalence of shoulder stiffness, back pain and wrist pain (9) and the high level of fatigue (10) at one month after childbirth.…”