Oct 28, 2022 · These include how women feel during pregnancy, childbirth and subsequently, their experiences, associated factors, possible causal relationships, interventions that may support mental health and estimates of prevalence of …

Oct 10, 2024 · Maternal mental health (MMH) conditions are the MOST COMMON complication of pregnancy and birth, affecting 800,000 families each year in the U.S. [1, 2] Suicide and overdose are LEADING CAUSES of death for women in the first year following pregnancy. [3]

We identified four predominant themes in women’s narrative: feeling like a failed mother; societal silencing of negative experiences of motherhood; coming to terms with a new sense of self; and finding solace in shared experiences.

Participants included 60 perinatal women who participated in wellness intervention trials for women with antenatal depression. We used a mixed methods approach, assessing depression, anxiety, stressors and coping behaviors, along with narrative responses to questions regarding COVID-specific effects on mental health. Results

Dec 6, 2021 · Understanding women’s lived experiences of perinatal anxiety and stress is essential to better support women. The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to examine women’s experiences and perceptions of, and barriers and facilitators to coping with, perinatal anxiety and stress.

Apr 29, 2024 · Sally Ashton‐May, Director of Midwifery Policy and Practice at the RCM discusses perinatal mental health care for women is crucial and role that midwives can play. Low mood and poor mental health affect many people, but during the …

Mar 21, 2023 · Findings of this research highlight the negative and long-lasting impact of traumatic events experienced on women’s psychological health and psychosocial functioning during the perinatal period, as well as perinatal women’s …

Nov 13, 2024 · For our clients, perinatal mental health has wide impacts, including but not limited to breastfeeding; parent-infant attachment; future birth choices; fertility choices; self-worth; feelings of inadequacy, shame and guilt; relationship …

5 days ago · 1 Introduction. Perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) are serious and specific complications of pregnancy experienced by as many as 20% of women worldwide (Dadi et al. 2020).PNDA is strongly associated with poor birth outcomes, can lead to lasting depression and anxiety in mothers (Stein et al. 2014), and can have negative effects on maternal-child bonding, impacting the child's long-term ...

Nov 27, 2024 · Unique effects of benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) on perinatal mental health are also notable. Continued emphasis on associations between ACEs and perinatal mental health concerns beyond depression and anxiety is needed.