02 June 2019 02 Jun 2019

Sociocultural factors associated with the development of postnatal anxiety symptoms

Childbirth and the postpartum period expose women to various social, biological and psychological changes Although these changes may lead to individual growth and fulfilment, some women may also be vulnerable to mental distress associated with depression and anxiety (Mohammad et al, 2011) Postnatal anxiety is a relatively common phenomenon when transitioning to motherhood (Zeidner and Matthews, 2010)