Predictors of early postpartum mental distress in mothers with midwifery home care – results from a nested case-control study

Predictors of early postpartum mental distress in mothers with midwifery home care – results from a nested case-control study

PRINCIPLES: The prevalence of early postpartum mental health conditions is high. Midwives and other health professionals visiting women at home may identify mothers at risk. This seems crucial given decreasing trends of length of hospital stay after childbirth. This study aimed to identify pre...

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Main Authors: Katharina Staehelin, Elisabeth Kurth, Christian Schindler, Monika Schmid, Elisabeth Zemp Stutz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2013-08-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
case control study
early postpartum period
maternal distress
midwifery home care
postnatal care
Switzerland
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1741

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