The impact of postpartum depression on mothering.
As a rule, mothers are the primary caregivers of infants regardless of employment or marital status. Thus, any factors that impact mothering affect the infant and have public health significance. National attention is now focused on postpartum depression, a major variable affecting mothering. The impact of postpartum depression on the various components of the maternal role is described. Recommendations for health care practice include screening for depression across the first postpartum year and developing a strong network for mental health referrals.
Logsdon
M Cynthia
MC
School of Nursing at University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA. mclogs01@gwise.louisville.edu
Wisner
Katherine L
KL
Pinto-Foltz
Melissa D
MD
D001294:Attitude to Health; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing; D008603:Mental Health; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012649:Self Concept; D013240:Stereotyping