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The postpartum period is a critical point when women remain a vulnerable in the hospital setting. This stems from various physical, emotional and psychological changes that women face after childbirth, when patient support and attention is vital. For instance, the postpartum stage poses risk to women for complications, such as postpartum depression (PPD). When left untreated and misdiagnosed, PPD can lead to adverse maternal outcomes, such as: problems with mother-infant bonding, difficulty breastfeeding, and an increased risk for suicide (Mayo Clinic, 2022).
Asian-American mothers with postpartum depression face unique challenges, including the stigma surrounding mental health, which remains prevalent within the this community. This can make it challenging for mothers to open up and seek mental health care for postpartum depression. As a result, it is important to investigate the Asian-American population of mothers in order to provide quality maternal healthcare for all patients.
Department
Nursing
Publication Date
Fall 2023
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
postpartum depression, PPD, postnatal depression, Asian-American mothers, maternal outcomes, postpartum depression interventions
Disciplines
Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing | Nursing | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | Women's Health
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Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Commons, Women's Health Commons