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Maternal perspectives on postpartum return to the workplace.

Mary R Nichols1, Gayle M Roux

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, Richmond, USA. Mary.Nichols@midwives.org

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|September 7, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Returning to work postpartum presents more challenges than expected for employed mothers, highlighting a need for better preparation and support. This study explored maternal perceptions of balancing work and family roles after childbirth.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Postpartum return to the workplace is a significant life event for employed mothers.
  • Understanding maternal perceptions is crucial for developing effective support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe maternal perceptions regarding postpartum return to the workplace.
  • To identify challenges and facilitators associated with this transition.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive study utilizing the Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and Adaptation.
  • Seventy-four employed, married women who returned to work within one year of childbirth participated.
  • Data collected through open-ended questions analyzed via content analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Two major categories emerged: Resiliency Challenges (negative aspects like role conflict, stress, finances) and Resiliency Building (positive aspects like social support, role satisfaction).
  • Participants perceived returning to work as more challenging than anticipated, with predominantly negative experiences reported.

Conclusions:

  • Employed women face significant, often underestimated, challenges when returning to the workforce postpartum.
  • Preparation for this transition is often neglected, necessitating further research into resources and interventions to ease this process.