Does physiotherapy accelerate post-cesarean functional recovery?

In 2012, a study spearheaded by İlkim Çıtak Karakaya and a team of researchers from various institutions has unveiled promising results regarding the application of physiotherapy in the early post-cesarean period. The investigation aimed to determine the impact of a structured physiotherapy program on incision pain and functional activities following cesarean deliveries. The study involved fifty women who had undergone cesarean operations. The participants were … Continue reading Does physiotherapy accelerate post-cesarean functional recovery?

Can infant massage classes alleviate postnatal depression and boost mother-infant interaction?

Postnatal depression poses significant challenges to the mother-infant relationship and the overall development of the infant. While addressing maternal depression alone has shown limited impact on mother-infant interaction, a recent study conducted by Onozawa et. al., (2001) aimed to explore the potential benefits of attending regular infant massage classes for mothers experiencing postnatal depression. The study involved 34 primiparous mothers identified as depressed, with a … Continue reading Can infant massage classes alleviate postnatal depression and boost mother-infant interaction?

Can massage and music alleviate fatigue in NICU mothers of premature newborns?

In 2020, a clinical trial conducted by Abadian at Valiye Asr Hospital in Tehran, Iran, researchers aimed to explore the comparative effects of massage and music interventions on fatigue in mothers with premature newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The study employed a clinical trial with a crossover design, involving 41 mothers with premature neonates hospitalized in the NICU. The participants were randomly assigned … Continue reading Can massage and music alleviate fatigue in NICU mothers of premature newborns?