Examining the association between subjective childbirth experience and maternal mental health at six months postpartum

CONCLUSIONS: Subjective experience of childbirth is a modifiable risk factor for the development of postpartum maternal depression and anxiety. Health providers in direct contact with childbearing women may promote maternal emotional wellbeing through sensitive and respectful care.PMID:34672883 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2021.1990233

Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - October 21, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Soledad Coo Mar ía Ignacia García Andrea Mira Source Type: research