Stressful events related to pregnancy and postpartum

This study represents a preliminary attempt to identify the psychosocial stressors of childbearing. A convenience sample of 221 women were used to identify these stressors. They represented three groups: first trimester women ( n = 81), third trimester women ( n = 80), and postpartum women ( n = 60)...

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Published in:Journal of psychosomatic research 1987, Vol.31 (6), p.743-756
Main Authors: Arizmendi, Thomas G., Affonso, Dyanne D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gynecology and obstetrics
Humans
Labor, Obstetric - psychology
Life Change Events
Postpartum Period - psychology
Pregnancy - psychology
Psychological Tests
Psychology and medicine
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Risk Factors
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Summary:This study represents a preliminary attempt to identify the psychosocial stressors of childbearing. A convenience sample of 221 women were used to identify these stressors. They represented three groups: first trimester women ( n = 81), third trimester women ( n = 80), and postpartum women ( n = 60). Stressors were rated according to their frequency and intensity. The results focused both on the most intense stressors for each group as well as the changes in stressor intensity across the groups. The most intense stressors common to all groups were concerns regarding baby's welfare, labor and delivery, and issues related to their mate/spouse. One unexpected pattern was the continued stress due to thoughts of labor and delivery among postpartum women. The authors suggest a possible explanation for this phenomenon.
ISSN:0022-3999
1879-1360
DOI:10.1016/0022-3999(87)90023-7