Perinatal continuity of care for mothers with depressive symptoms: perspectives of mothers and clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mothers with mild to moderate depression in pregnancy are at risk of developing postpartum depression. Midwife-led continuity of care may support maternal mental health throughout the perinatal period. Research is needed to better understand how continuity of care may support mothers experiencing depression in pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of mothers with mild to moderate depression and clinicians regarding continuity of care in the perinatal period.

Method

Fourteen mothers and clinicians participated in individual interviews or a focus group. Analysis was conducted using inductive reflexive thematic analysis with a constructivist orientation.

Results

From the perspectives of mothers and clinicians, continuity of care during th

SUBMITTER: Barr KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11447617 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature