Influence of parity and infant age on maternal self-efficacy, social support, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression in the first six months in the Maritime Provinces, Canada.

Cindy Lee DennisBrianna RichardsonAmy GrantMegan AstonDouglas McMillanGail Tomblin MurphyMarsha Campbell-Yeo

Published in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2021)

Additional studies are warranted to determine ways to provide ongoing support throughout the first six months and beyond to improve maternal well-being and address postpartum needs.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
birth weight
sleep quality
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
physical activity
weight gain