The Impact of Postpartum Depression on Mothering

Predictors of Maternal Identity of Korean Primiparas

“…Although primiparous women may experience various difficulties and confusion while adapting to their new roles as a mother, many find gratification from mothering (Logsdon et al, 2006). Women who perceived a higher level of stress tend to feel less satisfied in taking up the maternal role and feel a role-related conflict (Hassall et al, 2005).…”

“…Gratification to mothering is an activator to preserve in the maternal role and identity (Logsdon, Wisner, & Pinto-Foltz, 2006) and self-satisfaction as a mother is positively related with role acquisition and self-assessment as a mother (Fontenot, 2007;Mercer, 2004). Therefore, it is very important that positive emotion such as transitional gratification or pleasure to motherhood may have positive effect on the process of becoming a mother and maternal role performance.…”

The Relationship Among Caregiver Depressive Symptoms, Parenting Behavior, and Family-Centered Care

“…The prevalence of less severe forms of depression is less well known, but one study reported the presence of depressive symptoms in almost 40% of a sample of inner-city mothers (Heneghan, Silver, Bauman, Westbrook, & Stein, 1998). It has been well-established that maternal depression is associated with numerous adverse child health and developmental outcomes (Cornish et al, 2005;Gartstein & Fagot, 2003;Kurstjens & Wolke, 2001;Logsdon, Wisner, & Pinto-Foltz, 2006;NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 1999;Petterson & Albers, 2001;Teti, O'Connell, & Reiner, 1996;Tronick & Reck, 2009). In general, the mechanisms through which depression influences child outcomes are related to the interference of optimal parentchild interactions and with maternal-role functioning (Berkule et al, 2014;Logsdon et al, 2006;NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 1999).…”

“…It has been well-established that maternal depression is associated with numerous adverse child health and developmental outcomes (Cornish et al, 2005;Gartstein & Fagot, 2003;Kurstjens & Wolke, 2001;Logsdon, Wisner, & Pinto-Foltz, 2006;NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 1999;Petterson & Albers, 2001;Teti, O'Connell, & Reiner, 1996;Tronick & Reck, 2009). In general, the mechanisms through which depression influences child outcomes are related to the interference of optimal parentchild interactions and with maternal-role functioning (Berkule et al, 2014;Logsdon et al, 2006;NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 1999). Most of the research, to date, focuses on maternal depression, but the mental health of fathers has also been reported to be a risk factor for adverse child outcomes (Fletcher, Feeman, Garfield, & Vimpani, 2011;Ramchandani et al, 2011;Ramchandani, Stein, Evans, O'Connor, & Alspac study team, 2005).…”

Full Issue

“…Mothers-the principal caregivers for most children during the first year of life-play a decisive role in the optimal development of their children. Difficulties that interfere with mothers' parenting ability are therefore of public health concern (Logsdon, Wisner, & Pinto-Foltz, 2006). Normative population studies show that many mothers experience personal and marital distress during this transitional period (Elek, Brage Hudson, & Bouffard, 2003;McConachie et al, 2008;Sakala, Declercq, & Corry, 2002).…”