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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Perinatal risks are known for adolescents (≤18 years), but postpartum outcomes remain understudied.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding postpartum outcomes in young mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare postpartum outcomes in primiparous young birthing patients (≤18 years) versus a control group aged 25-30 years.
  • To identify specific challenges and differences in postpartum care for adolescent mothers.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study comparing young primiparous patients (n=520) with a control group (n=558).
  • Outcomes analyzed include contraception prescription, breastfeeding rates, postpartum visit attendance, and depression screening.
  • Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated.

Main Results:

  • Younger patients were more likely to receive contraception at discharge (aOR: 2.07) and less likely to breastfeed (aOR: 0.09).
  • Adolescent mothers had lower postpartum visit attendance (aOR: 0.69) and continued lower breastfeeding rates (aOR: 0.12) and higher contraception use (aOR: 2.43) postpartum.
  • Postpartum depression screening was less frequent in the younger group (59.5% vs. 71.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Young birthing age is associated with significantly lower breastfeeding rates and higher contraception use post-birth.
  • Adolescent mothers experience reduced postpartum care engagement and screening for depression.
  • Findings suggest a need for tailored postpartum programs to address the unique needs of young mothers.