Midwives' perspectives on assessing and managing mothers' distress related to excessive infant crying in Japan: a qualitative content analysis study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive infant crying poses significant challenges to maternal well-being, often leading to parenting stress and postpartum depression. Midwifery assessment and support for mothers experiencing this distress remain inconsistent, emphasizing the need for evidence-based interventions in postpartum care.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study recruited five midwives in Japan using a combination of purposive and snowball sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between August and November 2023 to explore their perspectives on assessing and managing maternal distress related to excessive infant crying. Interview transcripts were analyzed using inductive content analysis to identify key assessment categories and nursing care approaches.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kikuchi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752126 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature