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First-time mothers' perceptions of social support: Recommendations for best practice.
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- Social support as a coping resource for psychosocial conditions in postpartum period: a systematic review and logic framework.BMC psychology · 2024Pooled it
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- Role of mothers' fear of negative evaluation and perceived parenting competence on early child development: a longitudinal examination from ante- to postnatal period.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Reconstruction of Identity and Meaning in the Postpartum Period: Women's Experiences of Social Vulnerability and Existential Transition-A Phenomenological Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Lived experiences of first-time mothers receiving postpartum social support at Banadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia: a phenomenological qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Psychosocial risk factors for depression and anxiety in European postpartum women: A scoping review.European journal of midwifery · 2026Review
- Perceived usefulness and satisfaction of pregnant women with a WhatsApp-based education intervention aiming to improve access to pregnancy care: a mixed-methods evaluation.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Reproductive Decision-Making: What Type of Social Support do Women Living in Victoria, Australia Seek and Are They Satisfied?Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2025Article
- Invisible Links: Associations Between Micronutrient Deficiencies and Postpartum Depression-A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Using mHealth to Support Queensland Mothers and Children From Birth to Two Years: A Longitudinal Study of Connecting2u.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
- Partner involvement and emotional and informational support gaps as predictors of postpartum birth trauma symptoms: a multi-center cross-sectional study of 230 women at 42 days postpartum.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- The Pivotal Role of Social Support, Self-Compassion and Self-Care in Predicting Physical and Mental Health Among Mothers of Young Children.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Driving Research and Advocacy for Healthy Infant and Toddler Diets: The Infant and Toddler Foods Research Alliance.Maternal & child nutrition · 2025Article
- Investigating the association between the number of interpersonal supporters during first-time pregnancy and postpartum depression symptoms.Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences · 2025Article
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- The Impact of a Structured Contraceptive Counseling Program on Reproductive Health Knowledge, Sexual Autonomy, and Mental Well-Being Among Romanian College Women.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- I've Grown a Human, but I Don't Feel Like 'Me' Anymore: Body Image Narratives in Early Motherhood in Australia.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
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Abstract
Research indicates social support is imperative for postpartum well-being. The types of social support and access to preferred supports are less understood. This article considers first-time mothers' perceptions of the effectiveness of social supports and perceived barriers to accessing support and provides recommendations for best practice. A search of the literature for terms related to postpartum social support was conducted. Major themes were identified and synthesised. A critique and analysis of the literature is presented with recommendations for best practice. Much of the research around postnatal support fails to distinguish the specific type of support, meaning creating support solutions for the postpartum period may not be effectively targeted. Recommendations for individualised support are made.
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