The association between maternal perinatal mental health and perfectionism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clare EvansJana KreppnerPeter J LawrencePublished in: The British journal of clinical psychology (2022)
Perfectionism, namely perfectionistic concerns, is potentially associated with common maternal perinatal mental health problems. While further research is warranted, identification of perfectionism in the perinatal period may help focus resources for intervention, reducing the prevalence of perinatal mental health difficulties.