Lactating mothers need additional 1000-1200 calories daily. Proper milk supply indicated by baby's weight gain after 10-15 days. Babies should nurse 1.5-2 hours apart or 8-12 times daily
HIE causes brain injury due to hypoxia-ischemia in newborns. Worldwide, 840,000 neonatal deaths occur annually from birth asphyxia. Incidence ranges from 2.3 to 30.6 per 1000 live births
Pregnancy can occur during ovulation, 1 day after, or 5 days before. Sperm can live up to 5 days in reproductive tract. Healthy couples have 20% chance of conceiving monthly. 45% conceive within 3 months, 65% within 6 months, 85% within year
Uterine involution is the process of uterus returning to pre-pregnancy state. During pregnancy, uterus expands and thickens lining for fetal nourishment. Process begins immediately after placenta delivery
Vaginal delivery is natural childbirth without medical intervention. It's simpler than cesarean section and has fewer contraindications. Most doctors recommend vaginal delivery for full-term babies
Study included 311 women admitted 4-6 weeks after birth. Postpartum depression prevalence was 15.1% (n=47). EPDS cut-off score of ≥13 indicated postpartum depression