Role of social support for pregnant women in maternal and postpartum care

Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care is special time in woman’s life. Often those moment cause many different emotions, both positive and negative. Mothers-to-be are often scared of childbirth, with following strong fear for life and health of their baby. The very moment of delivery can be spec...

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Main Authors: Inga Janik-Fuks, Martyna Maciejewska, Katarzyna Korabiusz, Agata Wawryków, Agnieszka Wilczyńska, Monika Stecko, Anna Fabian-Danielewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kazimierz Wielki University 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Education, Health and Sport
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Online Access:http://www.ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/7042
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Summary:Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care is special time in woman’s life. Often those moment cause many different emotions, both positive and negative. Mothers-to-be are often scared of childbirth, with following strong fear for life and health of their baby. The very moment of delivery can be special experience, unfortunately not always pleasant. This is why there is special note given to the role of social support as factor enhancing the proces of adaptation to the new role. Adequate support can reduce fear of childbirth, reduce probability of postpartum depression and enhance proper mother – child interaction.
ISSN:2391-8306