The Use of Social Support Groups with Women Suffering from Postpartum Depression: CenteringPregnancy Model

Authors

Sarah Passey, Brigham Young University
Dr. Ana Birkhead, Brigham Young University

Keywords

social support groups, women, postpartum depression, centering pregnancy model, PPD

College

Nursing

Abstract

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a subtype of major depression affecting 10-20% of new mothers around the world, with onset within 6 months after childbirth (Norman, Sherburn, Osborne, & Galea, 2010; Xie, He, Koszycki, Walker, & Wen, 2009). “It is a serious problem that affects a woman’s health and well-being, marital relationship, as well as the offspring’s health and wellbeing” (Xie et al., 2009, p.1). The mother’s feelings of hopelessness can lead to isolation and a lack of maternal/infant bonding and attachment. It is believed that the duration of this debilitating depression is determined, in part, by the accessibility of support and local services to the new mother (Norman et al., 2010). Many women, especially those that are breastfeeding, are often concerned about using prescription medications and end up suffering in silence.

Recommended Citation

Passey, Sarah and Birkhead, Dr. Ana (2014) "The Use of Social Support Groups with Women Suffering from Postpartum Depression: CenteringPregnancy Model," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1048.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1048