Care and self-reported outcomes of care experienced by women with mental health problems in pregnancy: Findings from a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

mental health problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period are relatively common and, in pregnancy, are associated with an increase in adverse outcome. It is recommended that all women are asked about their emotional and mental health and offered treatment if appropriate.

Objectives

to describe the care received by women self-identifying with mental health problems in pregnancy, and to describe the effects of support, advice and treatment on outcomes in the postnatal period.

Design

this study used cross-sectional survey data collected in 2014 which described women's experience of maternity care.

Setting

England PARTICIPANTS: a random sample of women who had a live birth in January 2014.

Measurements

the questionnaire asked about sociodemogra

SUBMITTER: Henderson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5735036 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature