2009
Interactions between metabolic and reproductive functions in the resumption of postpartum fecundity
Valeggia C, Ellison P. Interactions between metabolic and reproductive functions in the resumption of postpartum fecundity. American Journal Of Human Biology 2009, 21: 559-566. PMID: 19298003, PMCID: PMC3305908, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.20907.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Polygyny and women's health in sub-Saharan Africa
Bove R, Valeggia C. Polygyny and women's health in sub-Saharan Africa. Social Science & Medicine 2008, 68: 21-29. PMID: 18952335, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.09.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWomen's healthStressful life eventsReproductive outcomesCondom useSexual partnersHealth policyMental healthLower ratesFemale fertilityLife eventsHealthPoor communicationAccelerated transmissionSaharan AfricaPolygynous womenSub-Saharan AfricaHigh levelsMenopauseIllnessInfectionSTIsQuality researchWomen
2004
LACTATIONAL AMENORRHOEA IN WELL-NOURISHED TOBA WOMEN OF FORMOSA, ARGENTINA
VALEGGIA C, ELLISON P. LACTATIONAL AMENORRHOEA IN WELL-NOURISHED TOBA WOMEN OF FORMOSA, ARGENTINA. Journal Of Biosocial Science 2004, 36: 573-595. PMID: 15446353, DOI: 10.1017/s0021932003006382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLactational amenorrhoeaPostpartum fertilitySustained positive energy balanceIntensity of nursingBreast feeding practicesMaternal nutritional statusPattern of resumptionNursing parametersPositive energy balanceProspective studyUrinary levelsOvarian functionMaternal nutritionNursing womenProgesterone metabolitesContraceptive effectNutritional statusDiet qualityAmenorrhoeaPostpartum ovulationNursing behaviorWomenDaily activitiesIndividual mothersLactation