Women's experiences and perceptions of anxiety and stress during the perinatal period: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The perinatal period, from pregnancy to the first year postpartum, is a transitional period that can result in anxiety and stress for some women. Perinatal anxiety and stress can adversely impact the physical and psychological health of women and children. Understanding women's lived experiences of perinatal anxiety and stress is essential to better support women. The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to examine women's experiences and perceptions of, and barriers and facilitators to coping with, perinatal anxiety and stress.

Methods

Databases CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Maternity and Infant Care were searched from inception to June 2020. Eligible studies included women who were pregnant or up to one year postpartum and examined women's expe

SUBMITTER: McCarthy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647378 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature