Network analysis and trajectories of maternal emotional symptoms during labor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Owing to the prevalence of maternal mental health problems and the negative effects on both the mothers and infants, this research was conducted to analyze symptoms of maternal emotion and its trajectories during childbirth.

Methods

In this prospective study, Women undergoing vaginal delivery in full-term single pregnancies were enrolled. Symptoms of maternal emotion in the process of childbirth through the scale of Profile Mood States (POMS), encompassing seven dimensions: nervousness, anger, fatigue, depression, confusion, vigour, and self-esteem. All participants were evaluated for their mood state three times, during the latency period (T1), the active period (T2), and the immediate postpartum period (T3).

Results

244 pregnant women were included. Befor

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature