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Table 4 Identified causes of psychological distress in pregnancy

From: Prenatal yoga for young women a mixed methods study of acceptability and benefits

 

Number of respondents (n = 14)

Lack of family support and understanding

• Lack of practical support from family

• Family disapproval

• Having to move back in with family of origin for support was stressful

4

Cultural issues

• Cultural shame.

• Cultural reasons (dowry)

4

Concerns about the baby

• Not feeling pregnant due to small size of belly

• Worry about baby

• Concerned about small size of baby in utero and struggling with complex medical terminology

• Concern about impact of stress on foetus

4

Mental health gPartner’s financial and legal issues impacting on mental health

• History of anxiety in previous pregnancy

• Pre-existing mental health condition

3

Relationship with father of the baby

• Relationship difficulties – no support, poor communication, no affection from partner

• Relationship issues with Father of baby

• Relationship stress with Father of baby

3

Not knowing what to expect (pregnancy and emotional changes)

• Because it’s my first baby

• Physical changes

3

Intimate partner violence

3

Employment

• Concern of employment security

• Workforce discrimination

• Stress of working and being pregnant

3

Education pressures

• Ceasing education

• Managing study

3