Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Postpartum mental health

H Viinamäki1, S Rastas, L Tukeva

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Finland.

Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Household solid waste combustion with wood increases particulate trace metal and lung deposited surface area emissions.

Journal of environmental management·2021
Same author

5-Year health-related quality of life outcome in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Journal of neurology·2021
Same author

Abstracts from Hydrocephalus 2016.

Fluids and barriers of the CNS·2017
Same author

Health-related quality-of-life outcome in patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus - a 1-year follow-up study.

European journal of neurology·2016
Same author

Uses of Electronic Patient Information Systems and National Registers - Implementation of the Clinical Practice Guideline and Evaluation of Costs and Use of Resources in Patients with Incident Type 2 Diabetes in Finland.

Value in health : the journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research·2016
Same author

Association of adipokines and estradiol with bone and carotid calcifications in postmenopausal women.

Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society·2016
Same journal

Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of an Assamese version of the female infertility stigma instrument (ISI-F) among medically assisted reproduction (MAR) treatment seeking women in Assam, India.

Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology·2026
Same journal

Fathers in the shadow of pregnancy: a qualitative study on couvade syndrome in expectant fathers.

Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology·2026
Same journal

Correction.

Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology·2026
Same journal

Psychological hardiness and coping behaviour implementation in Japanese menopausal women: a cross-sectional survey of stress, coping strategies, and their translation into behaviour.

Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology·2026
Same journal

Recent advances in the relationship between mental symptoms in postmenopausal women and estrogen fluctuations.

Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology·2026
Same journal

Exploring the role of social media and online communities in the infertility journey: a scoping review.

Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology·2026
See all related articles

A significant percentage of new mothers require psychological support postpartum. Inadequate social support and marital issues were key indicators, highlighting the need for enhanced maternal mental health services.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Psychological well-being in mothers
  • Postpartum mental health assessment

Background:

  • Maternal mental health is crucial during the postpartum period.
  • Assessing the mental health needs of women 1-2 months after delivery is important.
  • Existing postpartum care may not adequately address psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the mental health status of parturients (women who have recently given birth) 1-2 months postpartum.
  • To identify factors associated with the need for psychological help in new mothers.
  • To evaluate the prevalence of psychological distress and unmet needs in the postpartum period.

Main Methods:

  • A study conducted between September and November 1992.
  • Utilized a 12-item questionnaire (General Health Questionnaire) to assess the need for psychological help.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Data collected during routine postpartum visits at a maternity health care center.

    • Main Results:

    • 28% of mothers assessed indicated a need for psychological help.
    • No significant differences were found in demographics (age, marital status, education, finances) or lifestyle factors.
    • Mothers needing help reported higher levels of depression, perceived inadequate social support, and more marital problems during and after pregnancy.
    • None of the mothers had previously sought help for mental health issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Antenatal and postnatal clinics must increase focus on maternal mental health.
    • Identifying and addressing psychological distress in new mothers is critical.
    • Inadequate social support and marital difficulties are significant risk factors for postpartum mental health issues.