From: Women’s experiences of postnatal distress: a qualitative study
Theme and subthemes | Percentage (n) of women who mentioned the theme |
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Living with an unwelcome beginning | 100% (17) |
Distancing and avoidance of emotions | 65% (11) |
Birth-related distress | 65% (11) |
Guilt and self-blame | 59% (10) |
Breastfeeding experiences | 71% (12) |
Relationships in the healthcare system | 100% (17) |
Uncared for in the healthcare system | 82% (14) |
Unknown in the healthcare system | 59% (10) |
Positive experiences | 71% (12) |
The shock of the new | 88% (15) |
Adjustment to the unknown | 82% (14) |
Overwhelming responsibility | 47% (8) |
Inexperience | 53% (9) |
Meeting new support needs | 100% (17) |
Needing and seeking support | 65% (11) |
Action to help move on | 100% (17) |