Perceived partner support in pregnancy predicts lower maternal and infant distress.

Stapleton, Lynlee R. Tanner; Schetter, Christine Dunkel; Westling, Erika; Rini, Christine; Glynn, Laura M.; Hobel, Calvin J.; Sandman, Curt A.

doi:10.1037/a0028332

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“…Women with high-risk pregnancy utilize religious belief more than the risk-free group. The finding of this study that both groups use positive outlook and social support frequently is also indicated and supported by the findings of other studies (Giurgescu, et al, 2006;Gumusdal et al,2014;Lobel et al, 2002;Rini et al,2006;Stapleton et al, 2012;Yali & Lobel,2002). Moreover, the finding of this study that women with high-risk pregnancy use religious belief more as a coping strategy is supported by other studies (Giurgescu, et al, 2006;Lobel et al, 2002 ).…”

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“…"Spousal support", which is the most expressed type of support in this study, is also indicated by the results of other studies (Giurgescu, et al, 2006;Gumusdal et al,2014;Rini et al,2006;Stapleton et al, 2012). It is emphasized that anxiety levels decrease in women who perceive themselves as receiving more effective spousal support during pregnancy (Rini et al,2006), couple relationships which are supportive during pregnancy have a significant contribution to the well-being of the mother and baby (Stapleton et al, 2012), high levels of social support to women with high-risk pregnancy have a direct effect on preparation to motherhood (Giurgescu, et al,2006), pregnant women, regardless of the type of pregnancy, received the most support from their spouses (Gumusdal et al,2014).…”

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“…Likewise, Virit and his colleagues (2008) observed that depression decreases in response to the increase in social support (from family, friends and spouse). Another study revealed that spousal relationships which are supportive during pregnancy provide a significant contribution to the well-being of the mother and the baby after the birth (Stapleton et al, 2012). In the study which compared the processes of high-risk and risk-free pregnancies, Gumusdal, Ejder Apay, and Ozorhan (2014) demonstrated that women with both high-risk and risk-free pregnancies receive support during their pregnancies and this comes mostly from their spouses.…”

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Comparison of Women with Risk-free and High-Risk Pregnancy and Family Resilience

Cihan¹,

Gumus²,

Erkenekli³

2017

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System theory argues that every family is a system and all experience certain developmental risks/challenges which affect the balance of the family. Pregnancy can be considered as a developmental risk and a challenge that a family may encounter. The first aim of the study is to reveal the factors that contribute to their resilience during the process of pregnancy especially when they experience problematic situations. The second aim is to compare whether certain factors change in accordance with group type (risk-free and high-risk pregnancy). One-hundred ninety-two participants took part in the study, (Age Mean= 28.65, SD= 5.90). There were 105 women in risk-free pregnancy and 87 in high risk pregnancy group. Together with demographics, an open-ended questions was asked. The results of content analysis include two basic themes which were social support and beliefs systems. There were six categories under the theme of social support (spouse support, family support, relative support, friend support, doctor support, and child support). Meanwhile, there are two categories under the theme of belief systems (religious belief and positive outlook). The comparison based on social support and positive outlook showed no difference among the groups. Only significant difference was evidenced in religious belief among the groups, high-risk pregnant women emphasized more religious belief. Finally, according to age and abortion experience, significant differences were found among groups. First, high-risk pregnant women were older than risk-free group, second, high-risk pregnant women emphasized greater number of abortion experiences. The findings were discussed in the light of relevant literature.Keywords: family resilience, content analysis, high-risk pregnancy, risk-free pregnancy Although women describe the process of pregnancy as a pleasing condition, changes and necessities during this period, and the social context in which pregnancy occurs increase women's anxiety and stress (Guardino & Schetter, 2014). The sources of this anxiety and stress might vary such as concern for the baby's state of health, impending childbirth and future parenthood responsibilities (Lobel, Hamilton, & Cannella, 2008). It is found out that being a younger woman and a single mother, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood, an unintended pregnancy, and having long-term physical and psychological health problems are correlated with prenatal anxiety (Henderson & Redshaw, 2013). While the process of pregnancy is a condition that causes physiological, familial, occupational and emotional distress that requires adjustment; for women with low income, the requirements are perceived to be even harsher (Norbeck & Anderson, 1989;Ritter, Hobfoll, Lavin, Cameron, & Hulsizer, 2000).Whereas having a child in the family is a source of stress, in some conditions (such as high-risk pregnancy), stress increases even more (Kemp & Hatmaker, 1989). High-risk pregnancy is described as any condition that negatively affects the health of the mother or the fetus a...

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Erkenekli³

2017

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“…After the death of a child, support from a partner seems to play an important role in the recovery. Researchers proposed that subjective spousal support could provide a protective role and reduce psychological distress when encountering a traumatic event (Cox, Buhr, Owen, & Davidson, 2016; Stapleton et al, 2012). Some research also found that satisfaction with the marital relationship could encourage the healing process for bereaved parents (Lang, Gottlieb, & Amsel, 1996; Wijngaards-De Meij et al, 2007).…”

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Latent profiles of physical and psychological outcomes of bereaved parents in China who lost their only child

Zhou

Huang

et al. 2018

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Background: Along with the implementation of the one-child policy in China, a special group of bereaved parents called ‘shiduer’ (失独者), meaning parents bereaved by the loss of their only child, emerged. Although previous research has examined the physical and psychological health of this population, individual differences in physical and psychological outcomes are still not well understood.Objective: This study aimed to identify heterogenous subgroups of Chinese bereaved parents who lost their only child based on the physical and psychological health of this population as well as the predictive factors of each subgroup.Method: Latent profile analysis was used to explore underlying patterns of physical and psychological indicators including subjective physical health, negative psychological outcomes (i.e. depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and prolonged grief disorder) and positive psychological outcomes (i.e. post-traumatic growth) among a sample of Chinese bereaved parents who lost their only child (N = 536). A three-step approach was used to examine the effects of covariates including quality of spousal relationship and recruitment channels on psychological and physical outcomes.Results: A three-profile model identified severity-based groupings of a ‘resilient’ subgroup (n = 153), a ‘coping’ subgroup (n = 338) and a ‘dysfunctional’ subgroup (n = 45). Less satisfaction with spousal relationship and recruitment from institutions in the community and online self-help groups (vs. offline support groups) are associated with the membership of the ‘coping’ or ‘dysfunctional’ subgroup compared to the ‘resilient’ subgroup.Conclusions: There is heterogeneity regarding the physical and psychological health of Chinese parents after losing their only child. The predictive effects of the quality of spousal relationship and the recruitment channels could provide directions for professional intervention.

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“…Feelings of loss of control and emotional distress not only affect the mother, but have known adverse effects for the infant as well (Stapleton et al, 2012), for instance, negative birth outcomes, poor mother-infant bonding, and long-term consequences for the child (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013). The early postpartum period is a crucial time to improve Scale also self-report feelings of postpartum depression?…”

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Social Support, Postpartum Depression, and Professional Assistance: A Survey of Mothers in the Midwestern United States

Corrigan¹,

Kwasky²,

Groh³

2015

J Perinat Educ

110

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Transition into motherhood is generally a joyful life event; for some women, however, it is marked by emotional turmoil. Lack of support can be associated with postpartum depression and can compromise both the mother and infant. A descriptive, cross-sectional study (N 5 61) was conducted to explore the relationship between social support and postpartum depression and to determine whether mothers overwhelmed with childcare, or overwhelmed with life in general since becoming a mother, sought professional help. The results revealed that screening for depression alone may not be sufficient, that mothers are willing to contact a professional for help in the postpartum period, and that assessments after birth should include a broader assessment of life's difficulties rather than focusing on childcare responsibilities alone.

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Perceived partner support in pregnancy predicts lower maternal and infant distress.

Cited by 319 publications

References 73 publications

Comparison of Women with Risk-free and High-Risk Pregnancy and Family Resilience

Comparison of Women with Risk-free and High-Risk Pregnancy and Family Resilience

Latent profiles of physical and psychological outcomes of bereaved parents in China who lost their only child

Social Support, Postpartum Depression, and Professional Assistance: A Survey of Mothers in the Midwestern United States

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