‘Some Days Are Not a Good Day to Be a Mum’: Exploring Lived Experiences of Guilt and Shame in the Early Postpartum Period

The first 16 weeks postpartum are particularly challenging for a new mother and are associated with an elevated risk of experiencing psychological distress. Guilt and shame have been identified as significant predictors of other forms of psychological distress, such as anxiety and depression. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Leanne Jackson, Emily O’Donoghue, Jasmin Helm, Rita Gentilcore, Anisha Hussain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/14/12/198
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