Psychological adaptation after peripartum cardiomyopathy: A qualitative study.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study suggest that women are vulnerable in the time after PPCM diagnosis and struggle to find psychological balance in their life. The need for professional psychological support was often unmet and the physical symptoms were foregrounded in the recovery period. After PPCM, follow-up on psychological wellbeing and morbidity should be offered to women routinely.
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Source: Midwifery - March 27, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: de Wolff M, Ersbøll AS, Hegaard H, Johansen M, Gustafsson F, Damm P, Midtgaard J Tags: Midwifery Source Type: research