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Dayan, Jacques; Andro, Gwenaëlle; Dugnat, Michel; Thessier, N.; Milijkovitch, R.; Rosenblum, O.

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“…Although this correlation was weak, it was statistically significant in such a way that when stress increased, the Apgar test score decreased, but the cause was unknown. In line with these findings, Dayan [2] stated that psychological distress during pregnancy was associated with negative consequences for the mother and her offspring; likewise, Serrano [39] noted in another study that the increase in blood corticosteroids, such as cortisol, led to a negative effect on the immunity of the pregnant woman, making her more susceptible to any pathology and affecting the foetus in the same way.…”

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“…Pregnancy is one of the most complex stages in a woman's life and one that is full of change [1]. From a psychological point of view, a woman's way of thinking and feeling, and her lifestyle have to be modified and adjusted to the process of becoming a parent [2][3][4], while she actively acquires skills in her role as a mother. The whole process can be very stressful for the woman [5,6] who needs a great deal of emotional support at this stage of life [7].…”

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Prenatal Stress as a Risk Factor for Maternal–Foetal Morbidity: A Longitudinal Study

Palomo-Gómez,

Rúger-Navarrete,

Antúnez-Calvente

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Pregnancy is one of the most complex periods in a woman’s life, not only because of the biological changes involved but also because of the psychological aspects. Stress during pregnancy refers to the concerns and distress that arise during pregnancy and that can be assessed by means of psychological and physiological scales. The aim of this study was to analyse prenatal stress and to evaluate its consequences on the health of both the mother and the foetus. A descriptive longitudinal study was carried out on a sample of 398 pregnant women being followed up during their entire pregnancy, who gave birth at the Punta de Europa University Hospital in Algeciras (Spain) between September 2021 and August 2023. The Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (PDQ) was used, as well as serum cortisol levels in each trimester of pregnancy and birth experience using the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire in its validated Spanish version, CEQ-E. Demographic and obstetric variables were included. One of the main findings was that experiencing more stress in late pregnancy had a negative impact on obstetric outcomes. Women who had higher levels of prenatal distress had higher blood cortisol levels and increased risk of having a caesarean section at delivery. A significant negative correlation was also found between stress and Apgar test values in the first minute of life. It is concluded that interventions promoted by the health system that provide comprehensive prenatal care contribute to decreased stress as perceived by these pregnant women, thus reducing the risk of maternal and foetal morbidity.

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Prenatal Stress as a Risk Factor for Maternal–Foetal Morbidity: A Longitudinal Study

Palomo-Gómez,

Rúger-Navarrete,

Antúnez-Calvente

et al. 2024

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“…This period can be marked by a number of disorders, which can vary significantly in severity. The “baby blues” affect 60–85% of Western women after the birth of their child (Dayan et al, 2002), postnatal depression affects 15–20% of Western women (De Tychey et al, 2005; Evans et al, 2001), and postpartum psychosis affects 0.2–0.5% of women in France (Dayan & Graignic-Philippe, 2011). Postnatal depression, in particular, is classified among the 20 most frequent and disabling illnesses according to the World Health Organization.…”

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Motherhood Specificities With the Rorschach Method

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Pheulpin²,

Roman

et al. 2021

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Abstract. Motherhood, listed by the World Health Organization as a period of fragility and vulnerability, involves significant changes at the individual, family and social level. Becoming a mother entails a number of risk factors to take into account. It is therefore necessary to carry out studies on general populations not suffering from psychopathological disorders to better understand these risk factors linked to motherhood. This study was carried out in France with a nonconsulting population in the postnatal phase ( N = 30) using the Rorschach test, as it presents numerous advantages to appreciate the psychic and corporeal transformations linked to birth. The quantitative results of the test were compared with recently updated norms ( De Tychey et al., 2012 ). Eight values of the psychogram remained normative (F%, F+%, W%, Dd%, M, C, H%, P) reflecting the characteristics of a general population; conversely, eight other values of the psychogram (R, D%, S%, A%, RC%, m, E, Anguish Index%) differed significantly from general population norms. These results increase knowledge to help appreciate the complexity of the psychic processes at work during the postnatal period, and to prevent psychopathological disorders. It is thus possible to distinguish these disorders from those that are transitory and classically linked to the upheaval caused by the onset of motherhood.

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Prenatal Stress as a Risk Factor for Maternal–Foetal Morbidity: A Longitudinal Study

Prenatal Stress as a Risk Factor for Maternal–Foetal Morbidity: A Longitudinal Study

Motherhood Specificities With the Rorschach Method

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