The Stress of Parenting in the Postpartum Period During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic produced a major shift in parental roles, which disproportionally exacerbated existing challenges for low-income new parents. Our objective was to identify pandemic-related parenting challenges experienced by low-income postpartum individuals in the context of the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Semistructured interviews with 40 low-income postpartum individuals were conducted within 10 weeks after giving birth in April 2020-June 2020. Interviews addressed maternal health and well-being, parental stress, including COVID-related barriers to providing for children, and access to essential services. Interview themes were developed using the constant comparative method.

Results

Half (n = 20) the participants identifie

SUBMITTER: Davis KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9712040 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature