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Resilience and Stress during Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Multidimensional Approach in Maternal and Perinatal Health
A C Alves1, J G Cecatti1, R T Souza1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
Thescientificworldjournal
|August 26, 2021
Summary
Pregnancy stress impacts maternal and infant health, but resilience can mitigate risks. Understanding the stress-resilience relationship, especially in vulnerable populations, is key for promoting maternal and child well-being.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Pregnancy and postpartum are critical periods for health interventions.
- Integrated health promotes physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Stress during pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes like preterm birth and postpartum depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relationship between stress and resilience during pregnancy.
- To highlight the importance of maternal health promotion during this period.
- To explore the influence of social context on stress and resilience.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature.
- Analysis of the interplay between stress, resilience, and social factors.
- Focus on the pregnancy and puerperal period.
Main Results:
- Stress during pregnancy is associated with complications including preterm birth, postpartum depression, and anxiety.
- Resilience, the ability to cope with adversity, influences maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Low resilience is linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes.
- Social context significantly impacts resilience and perceived stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the stress-resilience dynamic is crucial for maternal and infant health.
- Interventions targeting resilience in pregnant individuals, particularly those in socially vulnerable contexts, are essential.
- Promoting resilience is a key factor in improving maternal and child well-being.
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