Preliminary evidence of the association between binge eating and preeclampsia in pregnant U.S. military active-duty service women

Abstract: Objectives: Binge eating is the most common disordered eating behavior among pregnant women. This study examined the association of binge-eating frequency with the …

Severe maternal morbidity during and after pregnancy among Veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: Objective: To describe severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who use Department of Veterans …

Military-related weight stigma prospectively predicts dietary restraint during pregnancy in US military active-duty service members: A longitudinal observational study

Abstract: Background: The most common type of stigma that active-duty US military service members report experiencing is body shape/weight stigma. One third of service members …

Factors associated with contraception use among active duty service members at a large military base

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Active duty service members (ADSMs) experience higher rates of unintended pregnancy compared to the general population. While the military has introduced …

Qualitative analysis of the lived experience of reproductive and pediatric health care in the military health care system

Abstract: Introduction: Persistent inequities exist in obstetric and neonatal outcomes in military families despite universal health care coverage. Though the exact underlying …

Disparities in highly effective contraceptive use among U.S. active duty service women, fiscal years 2020-2023

Abstract: Background: Despite universal coverage of all highly effective contraceptive (HEC) methods in the Military Health System (MHS), active duty service women (ADSW) have …

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 …

Effects of using a smart bassinet on the mental health of military-affiliated pregnant women: Protocol for a randomized controlled sleep health and mood in newly expectant military mothers (SHINE) trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are higher among pregnant military service women (26%) and military spouses (12.2%) compared to the civilian …

Describing adverse pregnancy events and pregnancy-associated death among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans who use VA pregnancy benefits may be at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, little is known about rates of adverse pregnancy events or …

Quality women's healthcare should be a top priority: Service women's experiences with the health care provided by the Netherlands Armed Forces

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Fit and healthy military personnel are the basis for a strong organization and good health care is essential to ensure service people's deployability. This …

Incidence and predictors of postpartum depression diagnoses among active-duty U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the incidence and predictors of postpartum depression (PPD) among active-duty service members is critical given the importance of this …

Development and preliminary validation of a modified food craving inventory for pregnancy (FCI-P) in U.S. military active-duty service women

Abstract: Food cravings during pregnancy are highly common, yet no measure of cravings has been validated among pregnant women. The current study evaluated the psychometric …