Objective to systematically review qualitative research that explores the experience of
maternal antenatal psychological distress, such as depression, anxiety and stress during …

This chapter discusses the grounded theory method and its evolution over sixty years since
sociologists Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss (1967) put forth their original statement of …

Studies have shown increasing Internet use for health information and service facilities. After
consulting a convenience sample of new mothers, this study applied select terms and …

Access to treatment for postnatal anxiety and depression is dependant on women seeking
help for psychological symptoms. The aim of this paper was to investigate what women …

Background Access to mental health services during pregnancy is most commonly
mobilized through formal mental health screening. However, few studies to date have …

BACKGROUND: Psychological distress is common in the antenatal period. In England,
psychological distress is classified as mild, moderate or severe but only those who suffer …

Objective To explore women's views and experiences of having their mental health needs
considered in the perinatal period in an Irish maternity hospital setting. Design A qualitative …

Since disturbances in the mother–child bond increase the risk of negative consequences for
child development, it is important to identify risk and protective factors for bonding as well as …

Background Some studies indicate that more than 10% of pregnant women are affected by
psychological problems. The current COVID‐19 pandemic has increased mental health …

It has been four decades since the publication of Adrienne Rich's Of Woman Born but her
analysis of maternity and the archetypal Mother remains a powerful critique, as relevant …