The relationship between social support and work–family conflict is well-established, but the
notion that different forms, sources, and types of social support as well as contextual factors …

Psychological science on pregnancy is advancing rapidly. A major focus concerns stress
processes in pregnancy and effects on preterm birth and low birth weight. The current …

Background Anxiety and depression symptoms in pregnancy typically affect between 10 and
25% of pregnant individuals. Elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety are associated …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been uniquely challenging for pregnant and
postpartum women. Uncontrollable stress amplifies risk for maternal depression and anxiety …

Close and caring relationships are undeniably linked to health and well-being at all stages
in the life span. Yet the specific pathways through which close relationships promote optimal …

Background Prenatal mental disorders are associated with maternal and fetal adverse
outcomes, while few studies have been performed in mainland China. This study aimed to …

Problem Prenatal depression and anxiety are linked to poor maternal and infant outcomes.
We need to understand predictors of poor mental health to identify at-risk women, and …

This paper takes a comprehensive look at the latest evidence regarding the significance of
the first 1000 days, and the biological, global, environmental and social factors that influence …

Maternal postpartum emotional distress is quite common and can pose significant risk to
mothers and infants. The current study investigated mothers' relationships with their partners …

Objectives: Health psychology has contributed significantly to understanding the link
between psychological factors and health and well-being, but it has not often incorporated …