2025
Cenobamate and pregnancy: A-single level 4 epilepsy center experience
Jimenez A, Toghramadjian I, Okafor C, Hanin A, Zhou X, Dorotan M, Nuthalapati P, Sakya S, Hirsch L, Altalib H, Lazorwitz A, Herlopian A. Cenobamate and pregnancy: A-single level 4 epilepsy center experience. Epilepsy & Behavior 2025, 169: 110440. PMID: 40318387, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2025.110440.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConcentration-to-dose ratioPost-partum periodUnintended pregnancyContraceptive methodsSingle-center retrospective chart reviewFemales of childbearing ageEarly-term birthPrevent unintended pregnancyAdult female patientsDrug level monitoringMonths of agePre-conceptual counsellingElective terminationSpontaneous miscarriagePregnancy outcomesCongenital malformationsFemale patientsHormonal contraceptionChildbearing ageMedical comorbiditiesCenobamatePregnancyContraceptive usePharmacokinetic profilePatients
2023
Combination HIV prevention during pregnancy and the post‐partum period in Malawi and Zambia: a mathematical modelling analysis
Powers K, Mutale W, Rosenberg N, Graybill L, Mollan K, Freeborn K, Saidi F, Maman S, Mulenga P, Jahn A, Nyirenda R, Stringer J, Vermund S, H. B. Combination HIV prevention during pregnancy and the post‐partum period in Malawi and Zambia: a mathematical modelling analysis. Journal Of The International AIDS Society 2023, 26: e26128. PMID: 37403422, PMCID: PMC10320044, DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale HIV transmissionMaternal HIV acquisitionMaternal HIV incidenceHIV prevention strategiesPost-partum periodAntiretroviral therapyHIV transmissionMale partnersHIV acquisitionHIV incidenceANC patientsPrevention strategiesCombination HIV prevention strategiesCombination HIV prevention interventionSuppressive antiretroviral therapyPre-exposure prophylaxisVertical HIV transmissionAntenatal care programsCombination HIV preventionHIV prevention interventionsANC initiationART initiationUnsuppressed HIVIncident infectionsUndiagnosed HIV
2022
The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Maternal Mental Health Differently Depending on Pregnancy Status and Trimester of Gestation
Bérard A, Gorgui J, Tchuente V, Lacasse A, Gomez YH, Côté S, King S, Muanda F, Mufike Y, Boucoiran I, Nuyt AM, Quach C, Ferreira E, Kaul P, Winquist B, O’Donnell K, Eltonsy S, Chateau D, Zhao JP, Hanley G, Oberlander T, Kassai B, Mainbourg S, Bernatsky S, Vinet É, Brodeur-Doucet A, Demers J, Richebé P, Zaphiratos V. The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Maternal Mental Health Differently Depending on Pregnancy Status and Trimester of Gestation. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 2926. PMID: 35270623, PMCID: PMC8910614, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052926.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal mental healthTrimester of gestationMental healthMaternal depressionPregnancy statusMultivariate logistic regression modelDepressive symptom scoresPost-partum periodSevere maternal depressionCOVID-19 pandemicMental health measuresLogistic regression modelsAnxiety/stressPreterm birthSymptom scoresPregnant womenSevere depressionMaternal anxietyHealth measuresPregnant personsSignificant predictorsSociodemographic indicatorsTrimesterPregnancyCognitive problems
2017
Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH): An Analysis of Intensity of Engagement via Two‐Way Text Messaging
Martinez‐Brockman J, Harari N, Perez‐Escamilla R. Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH): An Analysis of Intensity of Engagement via Two‐Way Text Messaging. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31: 650.18-650.18. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.650.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExclusive breastfeeding statusPre-pregnancy BMIPrevious breastfeeding experienceBreastfeeding statusBreastfeeding experienceAverage body mass indexSpecial Supplemental Nutrition ProgramTwo-way text messagingPre-pregnancy weightAverage gestational ageExclusive breastfeeding ratesInfant feeding intentionsBody mass indexSupplemental Nutrition ProgramPost-partum periodWeeks post partumHalf of participantsSample of womenBinary logistic regressionLactation AdvicePregnancy BMIThree-quartersGestational ageOverweight rangeSingle strongest predictor
2015
Parental oxytocin responses during skin-to-skin contact in pre-term infants
Cong X, Ludington-Hoe S, Hussain N, Cusson R, Walsh S, Vazquez V, Briere C, Vittner D. Parental oxytocin responses during skin-to-skin contact in pre-term infants. Early Human Development 2015, 91: 401-406. PMID: 25988992, DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2015.04.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPre-term infantsSkin-to-skin contactMaternal skin-to-skin contactAdverse consequences of prematurityDay 1Day 2Consequences of prematurityCross-over studyPost-partum periodMaternal oxytocinOxytocin responseOxytocin mechanismsAnxiety responsesMaternal cortisolOxytocin releaseReduce adverse consequencesOxytocin levelsPost-SSCInfantsOxytocinNeurobiological mechanismsStudy protocolMother-father dyadsReduce stressAnxiety levels
2001
Chapter 17 Neuroendocrine and emotional changes in the post-partum period
Carter C, Altemus M, Pchrousos G. Chapter 17 Neuroendocrine and emotional changes in the post-partum period. Progress In Brain Research 2001, 133: 241-249. PMID: 11589134, DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(01)33018-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-partum periodCorticotrophin-releasing hormoneAdrenal axisBehavioral effectsAdrenal stress axisCentral behavioral effectsPost-partum womenPowerful regulatory effectsFemale reproductive systemOptimal maternal careBrain levelsHigher bloodImmune systemExperimental animalsActive hormoneCentral mechanismsHormoneMaternal careReproductive systemNeuropeptide hormoneRegulatory effectsMood statesIntegrative functionsNeuropeptidesOxytocin
1999
Reproductive biology of female titi monkeys (Callicebus moloch) in captivity
Valeggia C, Mendoza S, Fernandez‐Duque E, Mason W, Lasley B. Reproductive biology of female titi monkeys (Callicebus moloch) in captivity. American Journal Of Primatology 1999, 47: 183-195. PMID: 10075433, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2345(1999)47:3<183::aid-ajp1>3.0.co;2-j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalifornia Regional Primate Research CenterPost-partum periodRegional Primate Research CenterPregnanediol-3alphaFirst pregnancyUrinary levelsEstrone conjugatesPrimate Research CenterEndocrine profileOvarian cycleFemale titi monkeysReproductive parametersUrine samplesEndocrine dataFemale offspringNon-conceptive cyclesMonkeysFemalesGestation lengthProlonged periodBirthShort intervalsOffspringReproductive eventsAnovulation
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