Purpose Although the term “transition to motherhood” is commonly used in research, the
concept is not clear. This study, hence, was conducted to clarify the concept of “transition to …

Introduction Discharge preparation prior to leaving a health facility after childbirth offers a
critical window of opportunity for women, parents and newborns to receive support for the …

Problem Many women experience the transition to motherhood as stressful and find it
challenging to cope, contributing to poor emotional wellbeing. Background Postnatal social …

Background The early postpartum period is a critical time for first-time parents as they adapt
to their new role. Perceived lack of social support is a risk factor for developing mental health …

Postnatal care is the aspect of maternity care with which women in England are least
satisfied. Little is known about first-time mothers' expectations of postnatal care, or how …

Background Pregnancy and the postnatal period can be times of psychosocial stress and
insecurity, but high quality maternity care and social support can help mothers cope with …

Abstract Aim and Objective Explore the views and experiences of quality of care provided
during a first postnatal visit from the perspectives of mothers and public health nurses …

Objective To explore and describe fathers' experiences of a newly implemented Swedish
home-based postnatal care model. Design A descriptive cross-sectional qualitative study …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020 has led to several changes and
disturbances in the daily lives of the general public. Particularly for new (first-time) mothers …

Parental competence is one of the essential components of raising ethical and healthy
children. The mother's satisfaction with her maternal role significantly influences her …