ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021
Support Seeking in the Postpartum Period: Content Analysis of Posts in Web-Based Parenting Discussion Groups.
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- Effectiveness of discharge planning interventions on health-related outcomes among postpartum women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Determining the usage preferences and expectations of postpartum women regarding mobile applications developed for the postpartum period.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Women's postpartum adjustment questionnaire (WPPAQ): development and psychometric evaluation in an exploratory sequential mixed methods study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Digital Motherhood in the Postpartum Period: A Descriptive Study.Maternal and child health journal · 2025Article
- Assessing the Content and Quality of Digital Tools for Managing Gestational Weight Gain: Systematic Search and Evaluation.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Review
- What topics are women interested in during pregnancy: exploring the role of social media as informational and emotional support.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- OptimalMe Intervention for Healthy Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Lifestyles: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Implementation Effectiveness Feasibility Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
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- Relationship between social support and parenting sense of competence in puerperal women: Multiple mediators of resilience and postpartum depression.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- Advances of Sentiment Analysis Applications in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Midwifery.Materia socio-medica · 2021Review
- #healthypregnancy: A content analysis of TikTok posts about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy.Digital healthArticle
- The role of social support in shaping maternal experiences during the postpartum hospital stay: A qualitative study.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe transition from pregnancy to motherhood is a major developmental phase that can be challenging for both women and their families. For new mothers, the postpartum period is recognized as a critical period for increased risk of both physical and mental health concerns. For this reason, it is imperative that women receive accurate, evidence-based information during this time.
objectiveThis study aims to explore the conversations of new mothers on a web-based parenting forum to investigate what topics or concerns are being discussed.
methodsA leading Australian web-based support forum for women before and after birth was used to obtain a sample of posts from the mothers of infants aged 0-12 months. Quantitative data (word frequencies and sentiment analysis) and qualitative data (post content) were extracted from discussion threads and examined to determine sentiments and theoretical storylines.
resultsIn total, 260 posts were sampled. Infant care was the most prominent overarching topic discussed, with feeding and sleep being the most discussed subtopics. Discussions about maternal care were much less frequent but included questions about birth recovery, breastfeeding concerns, and interconception. A pattern of behavior emerged within the posts. This pattern resembled a cycle of learning across five phases: help seeking, solution ideation, testing and skill development, consolidation, and empowerment and improved mental well-being. A dynamic interplay was observed as mothers navigated new concerns or developmental changes.
conclusionsEngagement in web-based forums to seek help and support during the postpartum period was common, with infant health and well-being being the primary concerns for new mothers during this time. The identification of a maternal learning cycle within the forum underscores the contributory role of web-based communities in maternal peer social support, information seeking, and early parenting practices.
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