Maternal mental health in Australia and New Zealand: A review of longitudinal studies.

CONCLUSION: Midwives have an important role in the identification, support and referral of women experiencing mental health problems. As many women do not seek help from mental health services, the potential for a known midwife to impact on women's mental health warrants further examination.
PMID: 23583667 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - April 11, 2013 Category: Midwifery Authors: Schmied V, Johnson M, Naidoo N, Austin MP, Matthey S, Kemp L, Mills A, Meade T, Yeo A Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research