Correlates of repetitive negative thinking in postnatal first time mothers.
Michelle L MouldsMelissa J BlackJill Maree NewbyColette R HirschPublished in: Journal of reproductive and infant psychology (2021)
Consistent with findings in the broader literature, RNT was associated with depression, anxiety and other unhelpful cognitive processes in the postnatal period, as well as with poor infant responsiveness. Whilst cross-sectional and preliminary, these data suggest there may be potential clinical utility in targeting RNT in first-time mothers.