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The aim of this study was to evaluate anxiety, postpartum depression (PPD), and hopelessness in the mothers of newborns receiving therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in NICU. A total of 104 mothers and infants were analyzed as a study group with HIE (n = 52) and a control groups of non-HIE (n = 52). All the mothers completed The State-Trait Anxiety, Beck Hopelessness and Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scales (EPDS). The EPDS scores, the rate of PPD, state-trait anxiety and hopelessness levels were similar in the two groups. In the HIE group, chest compression and persistent pulmonary hypertension in infants were associated with maternal anxiety, hopelessness, and PPD. The absence of a statistical difference between the two groups in the current study does not mean that these differences do not exist. These results demonstrate the need for further detailed studies on this subject. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Breast milk is the ideal food that meets all kinds of nutritional contents of babies. The World Health Organization recommends that all babies be fed exclusively breastfeeding for the first 6 months. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the perception of breast milk of mothers and fathers with term babies and exclusively breastfeeding status in the first 6 months and to investigate the factors affecting exclusively breastfeeding status. Material and Methods: Our longitudinal type study includes healthy/term infants and their parents born between 1 July-30 September 2018. In the postpartum period "adult's perception level of breast milk scale" was completed by the parents. The nutritional properties of the babies were recorded by reaching the families by phone when they were 2, 4, and 6 months old. Of the 341 families that participated in the study, 332 were evaluated and the study was completed with 304, 297, and 292 families at the 2nd, 4th, and 6th months, respectively. Results: Exclusively breastfeeding ratio was 85.5%, 68%, and 50% in the 2nd, 4th, and 6th months, respectively. The mean score of the mothers on perception level of milk scale was significantly higher than the fathers (133.97±10.01 vs 123.91±13.41, p<0.001, respectively). The scale score of the mothers receiving breastfeeding training was significantly higher than the mothers without training (135.19±8.55 vs 130.91±12.25, respectively, p=0.008). The mode of delivery is related to the level of perception of breast milk of mothers and fathers. Mothers who had the last cesarean section had lower scale scores than those who delivered normally (131.71±12.11 vs 134.94±8.80, respectively, p=0.007). In the fathers whose spouse had a cesarean section, the scale scores were significantly higher than those whose spouses had normal delivery (126.42±12.73 vs 122.83±13.57, p=0.026, respectively). There was no correlation between exclusively breastfeeding status and breastmilk perception levels of the parents in the first 6 months. The mother's breastfeeding her previous child for ≥6 months and the use of pacifier/baby bottle were associated with exclusively breastfeeding status in the first 6 months. Conclusion: Fathers should be included in breastmilk and breastfeeding training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Accidents, the majority of which can be prevented, are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. In the 0-6 years age group, in particular, the vast majority of accidents occur in the home or surroundings. Therefore, the knowledge and awareness of mothers are of great importance in the prevention of accidents. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency, type, and risk factors of home accidents in children aged 0-6 years, and to determine the precautions taken against home accidents by the mothers. Method: This descriptive, questionnaire study was conducted on the mothers of children aged 0-6 years who presented at the Pediatrics Polyclinic of Cumhuriyet University Hospital, Sivas. Mothers completed the questionnaire, which was composed of four chapters and included the "Scale for Identification by Mothers of the Safety Measures Taken by Mothers to Prevent Home Accidents in Children in the 0-6 Age Group". Results: The study included 375 mothers. The rate of accidents requiring hospitalization in children was 38.9%. The most frequent accidents were falls and poisonings. The scale points of the mothers were mean 177.25±14.62. A significant relationship was determined between the scale points of the mother and maternal education level, number of children, a child aged <2 years in the home, maternal health status, place of residence, safety precautions are taken by the mother, the presence of a dependent cared for at home, the mother's perception of the child's character, the use of a baby walker and use of a car-child-seat (p<0.05). The risk of a home accident requiring hospitalization was determined to be increased 2.09-fold in a family with =2 children compared to those with one child, by 1.76-fold if the mother was caring for the child rather than another person, and by 1.58-fold if the mother had not completed high school or university. Conclusions: Providing information to mothers about in a timely and manner of taking appropriate precautions against home accidents should be a part of routine child examinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Breast milk is the ideal food that meets all kinds of nutritional contents of babies. The World Health Organization recommends that all babies be fed exclusively breastfeeding for the first 6 months. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the perception of breast milk of mothers and fathers with term babies and exclusively breastfeeding status in the first 6 months and to investigate the factors affecting exclusively breastfeeding status., Material and Methods: Our longitudinal type study includes healthy/term infants and their parents born between 1 July-30 September 2018. In the postpartum period "adult's perception level of breast milk scale" was completed by the parents. The nutritional properties of the babies were recorded by reaching the families by phone when they were 2, 4, and 6 months old. Of the 341 families that participated in the study, 332 were evaluated and the study was completed with 304, 297, and 292 families at the 2 nd , 4 th , and 6 th months, respectively., Results: Exclusively breastfeeding ratio was 85.5%, 68%, and 50% in the 2 nd , 4 th , and 6 th months, respectively. The mean score of the mothers on perception level of milk scale was significantly higher than the fathers (133.97±10.01 vs 123.91±13.41, p<0.001, respectively). The scale score of the mothers receiving breastfeeding training was significantly higher than the mothers without training (135.19±8.55 vs 130.91±12.25, respectively, p=0.008). The mode of delivery is related to the level of perception of breast milk of mothers and fathers. Mothers who had the last cesarean section had lower scale scores than those who delivered normally (131.71±12.11 vs 134.94±8.80, respectively, p=0.007). In the fathers whose spouse had a cesarean section, the scale scores were significantly higher than those whose spouses had normal delivery (126.42±12.73 vs 122.83±13.57, p=0.026, respectively). There was no correlation between exclusively breastfeeding status and breastmilk perception levels of the parents in the first 6 months. The mother's breastfeeding her previous child for ≥6 months and the use of pacifier/baby bottle were associated with exclusively breastfeeding status in the first 6 months., Conclusion: Fathers should be included in breastmilk and breastfeeding training., Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare., (Copyright © 2021 Turkish Pediatric Association.)