Association between pregnancy and musculoskeletal conditions in active-duty military service members

Abstract: Context: Noncombat musculoskeletal conditions (MSKs) are endemic among service members and disproportionately affect females. Pregnancy and childbirth contribute to lower …

Postpartum health care within Department of Defense military treatment facilities: A 3-year retrospective analysis

Abstract: There is a substantial knowledge gap on the health care impact of mothers following childbirth in the literature. Specifically, there is a dearth of understanding how …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Incidence and risk factors for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders among women veterans

Abstract: Our aim was to determine rates of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) among U.S. women Veterans and the overlap among PMADs. We further sought to identify PMAD …

Increasing maternity leave and decreasing attrition rates of U.S. active duty women in the prenatal and immediate postpartum period

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The USA currently does not have a national parental leave policy. In 2016, the Secretary of Defense increased the allotted maternity leave for active duty …

A postpartum weight loss-focused stepped-care intervention in a military population: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: Postpartum weight retention is associated with adverse health among both civilian and military women. Purpose: The current study evaluated a stepped-care …

The Legacy of Pregnancy: Elite Athletes and Women in Arduous Occupations

Abstract: Best-practice guidance and management of pregnant and postpartum elite athletes and women in arduous occupations is limited by the lack of high-quality evidence available …

Postpartum opioid use among military health system beneficiaries

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with opioid prescriptions to postpartum patients among TRICARE beneficiaries …

Pregnancy Weight Gain and Postpartum Weight Retention in Active Duty Military Women: Implications for Readiness

Abstract: Weight gain in pregnancy is expected; however, excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) can cause long-term changes to a patient's body …

Perinatal Symptoms and Treatment Engagement in Female Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans using Veterans Health Care Administration maternity benefits have a high prevalence of mental health disorders, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety. …

Female UK Army Service personnel are at greater risk of work-related morbidity on return to duty postpartum

Abstract: The 2016 Interim Report on the Health Risks to Women in Ground Close Combat Roles highlighted an increased risk of skeletal injury and significant physiological changes, …

Baby Boot Camp: Facilitating Maternal Role Adaptation Among Military Wives

Abstract: Background: Current research suggests that women married to military service members may experience difficulty during the transition to motherhood attributable to the …