Relationship of the prenatal psychosocial profile with postpartum maternal duties and newborn care

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GÜNAYDIN S., Zengin N.

REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA, vol.68, no.2, pp.152-158, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/1806-9282.20210776
  • Journal Name: REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.152-158
  • Keywords: Psychological stress, Social seupport, Self concept, Newborn, Postpartum period, Prenatal care, PERCEIVED STRESS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, PREGNANCY
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the relationship of the prenatal psychosocial profile with postpartum maternity duties and newborn care. METHODS: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted on 154 pregnant women. RESULTS: It was determined that pregnant women had low-stress levels, high social support from their husbands and other people, and moderate self-esteem. Participants relying on power in coping with maternity duties in the postpartum period and satisfaction with maternity and newborn care were found to be high. CONCLUSION: Adaptation to the postpartum period facilitates the transition to maternity and increases satisfaction with newborn care.