Maternal Stressors and Coping Strategies During the Extended Postpartum Period: A Retrospective Analysis with Contemporary Implications
Lorraine O. Walker, Nicole Murry
Abstract
Women's predominant source of stress was from overload and was highest at 9 to 12 months postpartum. Community resources and public health policy and programming are needed to prepare and support women during the challenging first postpartum year.
Topics & Concepts
StressorCoping (psychology)WorkloadPostpartum periodPsychologyClinical psychologyMedicinePregnancyDevelopmental psychologyOperating systemGeneticsBiologyComputer scienceMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsInfant Development and Preterm Care