The majority of previous studies focused on mothers' distress and considered partner
support from the father to the mother. The current research studies the level and the course …

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 …

Partner relationships are relevant in the psychological adjustment during the transition to
parenthood, but mothers have been studied more often than fathers in this respect. The …

The weeks following the birth of a child can be stressful for new mothers. Maternal stress
may be increased when mothers are dissatisfied with instrumental partner support (eg …

Objective: To explore women's experiences of support from their partners in the first year
and a half post-baby and identify the particular attitudes and behaviours they considered …

The objective of the study was to examine moods and adjustment through-the transition to
parenthood as an issue affecting the couple; to examine not only the postpartum but also the …

The transition to parenthood is widely considered a period of increased vulnerability often
accompanied by stress. Abidin conceived parenting stress as referring to specific difficulties …

BACKGROUND: Social support is important during pregnancy and childbirth and the partner
is usually the main source of support. Lack of partner support is associated with less …

Background It is inferred that perinatal distress has adverse effects on the prospective
mother and the health of the foetus/infant. More knowledge is needed to identify which …

Objective: The aim was to compare prenatal feelings and parental stress in parents one year
after birth. An additional aim was to study associations between parental stress and several …