Dispositional Optimism, Mode of Delivery, and Perceived Labor Control among Recently Delivered Parturients.

Nina K K AyalaAnna R WhelanOlivia RecaboTess E K CersonskyMargaret H BublitzMeghan C SharpAdam K Lewkowitz

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2022)

· It is unknown if there is an association between DO and perceived labor control.. · People with low DO had higher rates of cesarean delivery and lower perceived labor control.. · Altering DO may be a novel mechanism for improving birth experience..

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
pregnant women