A peer support intervention for first-time mothers: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the mummy buddy program

Law, Kwok Hong; Dimmock, James A.; Guelfi, Kym J.; Nguyen, Tien; Bennett, Elaine; Gibson, Lisa; Tan, Xuan Hui; Jackson, Ben

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2020.10.009

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“…The BIMF has been translated, adapted, and validated for use in Iran, Turkey, and Ethiopia [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ]. The BIMF has also been used in Australia to assess the effectiveness of support groups in decreasing women’s likelihood to experience perinatal depression and difficulties adjusting to motherhood [ 19 ].…”

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Factors Associated with Postpartum Maternal Functioning in Black Women: A Secondary Analysis

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Smith

Robinson

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In the United States, 29–44% of Black women experience postpartum depressive symptoms (PDS), yet few are properly identified and/or connected to mental care services. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to examine the relationship between maternal functioning and clinical variables (PDS, maternal–infant attachment), racial variable (Black racial identity types—low race salience, assimilated and miseducated, self-hating, anti-White, multiculturalist, and conflicted), and sociodemographic characteristics (relationship status, education, insurance, childbirth type). A total of 116 women living in the southern United States were included in the analysis. Multivariate analyses revealed that Black racial identity (p = 0.02), PDS (p < 0.0001), maternal–infant attachment (p < 0.0001), and educational level (p = 0.03) were independently associated with maternal functioning. This work provides new evidence regarding the role of various clinical and racial factors on Black postpartum women’s adjustment to motherhood. This analysis also adds to the growing body of evidence of reliability for the BIMF in Black postpartum women.

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Factors Associated with Postpartum Maternal Functioning in Black Women: A Secondary Analysis

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Smith

Robinson

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“…The importance of relationship processes is acutely felt among those who oversee programs in which peers with no pre-existing relationships (i.e., strangers) are paired [ 15 , 23 ]. Evidence shows that these types of programs—while often successful at a general level—produce highly variable results at individual and dyad levels (e.g., [ 38 , 39 ]). In a systematic review by Shilling and colleagues [ 39 ], the authors found inconsistent effects of peer support on psychological health (including anxiety and depression) and family function.…”

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“…By having a better understanding of the factors that influence peer support relationships, it may be possible to design programs that take those factors into consideration and improve the likelihood of successful peer mentoring relationships. To achieve this, we recruited participants from a feasibility study of The Mummy Buddy Program [ 38 ]. The Mummy Buddy Program was tailored to support primiparous mothers by providing them with a trained peer mentor who had successfully navigated the postpartum period within the prior five years.…”

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“…Program participants received support up to six months postpartum as pilot work had demonstrated that this was the period within which primiparous women experienced the greatest challenge [ 41 ]. Initial data indicated that the program was helpful in preventing increases in depressive symptoms and stress [ 38 ]. The aim of the present study was to investigate, through interviewing participants in The Mummy Buddy Program, factors that contribute to successful mentorship for primiparous women.…”

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Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis

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Tan

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(1) Background: The transition to motherhood can be challenging, especially for first-time mothers, and can accompany maternal distress. Social support—such as that offered by peers—can be important in assisting mothers to manage such distress. Although primiparous mothers often seek out and value peer support programs, few researchers have investigated factors that may influence the strength of relationships in non-professional maternal peer support programs. Insight into these factors can be key to enhancing the success of future peer support interventions. (2) Methods: Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to data gathered from 36 semi-structured interviews conducted with 14 primiparous mothers and 17 peer mentors in a peer support program. (3) Results: Four themes related to successful mentorship were identified: expectations of peer relationship, independence of peer mentor, contact, and similarities. (4) Conclusions: For primiparous mothers who are developing their support network, these factors appear important for promoting close and effective peer support relationships. Interventions that harness the dynamics between these factors may contribute to more successful peer support relationships and mental health outcomes for participants.

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“…There are several reasons for this including: (1) an early and almost exclusive focus on postpartum depression (PPD) as the primary mental health concern of interest in new mothers ( 4 ), (2) a lack of current, quick, and accurate tools to assess postpartum functional status ( 2 ), (3) inadequate attention paid to mothers and their needs post childbirth ( 5 , 6 ), and a predominant focus on infant health and the clinical outcomes of the pregnancy ( 5 ). However, over the past 10 years, assessment of maternal functioning has made its way into the conversation, and also into domestic ( 7 – 10 ), international ( 11 – 13 ), and industry-sponsored studies ( 14 , 15 ). Though the evidence base is still growing, we do know that some interventions seem to improve maternal functioning.…”

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Editorial: Perinatal mood symptoms and postpartum maternal functioning: Describing the evidence related to effective and ineffective interventions

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2022

Front. Psychiatry

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A peer support intervention for first-time mothers: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the mummy buddy program

Cited by 8 publications

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Factors Associated with Postpartum Maternal Functioning in Black Women: A Secondary Analysis

Factors Associated with Postpartum Maternal Functioning in Black Women: A Secondary Analysis

Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis

Editorial: Perinatal mood symptoms and postpartum maternal functioning: Describing the evidence related to effective and ineffective interventions

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