Nursing & Primary Care
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ISSN: 2639-9474
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Understanding of Postpartum Depression; Mini Literature Review
Authors: Silda Boateng, Abigail Mitchell.
Abstract
The transition to motherhood is a life-changing event that can be stressful, influencing a woman’s mental health and well-being. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health concern affecting mothers, infants, and fathers from diverse backgrounds. Fifty to sixty percent of new mothers experience initial sadness and postpartum blues due to hormonal changes. Prenatal nurses often overlook PPD during postnatal visits due to a lack of knowledge and decreased self- efficacy when assessing and educating mothers about PPD. This is a mini systematic literature review.
Citation:
Silda Boateng, Abigail Mitchell. Understanding of Postpartum Depression; Mini Literature Review. 2023; 7(2).
DOI:
10.33425/2639-9474.1236
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