Open AccessAnalysis of status quo and research progress in nursing of postpartum fatigue: a literature review
Author(s) -
Tian-Tian Gai,
Meng-Xi Gao,
Wei Fan,
Yan Wang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
frontiers of nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.152
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2544-8994
DOI - 10.2478/fon-2020-0002
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , postpartum depression , nursing , status quo , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , postpartum period , adverse effect , pregnancy , pediatrics , genetics , economics , market economy , biology
Postpartum fatigue is an important issue that threatens women’s health. The incidence of postpartum fatigue is high. Failure to intervene in time may lead to adverse outcomes such as postpartum depression, premature termination of breastfeeding, child abuse, and low infant development. This article reviews the concepts, characteristics, related factors, adverse effects, and interventions of postpartum fatigue. The aim is to improve doctors’ and nurses’ awareness of on postpartum fatigue in pregnant women, enrich the research content and methods, stimulate the interest of nurses, and actively carry out targeted intervention research to prevent or reduce the occurrence of adverse outcomes.