INFANT BONDS, SELF-CARE RESILIENCE: THE EMOTIONAL ODYSSEY IN KOREAN WOMEN AT RISK FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Authors

  • Dr. Ji-Yeon Park Kim Department of Nursing, California State University San Bernardino, USA.
  • Dr. Elizabeth Marie Rodriguez College of Nursing, Eulji University, Deajeon, South Korea.
  • Jonathan David Thompson Professor, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, USA.

Keywords:

postpartum care, traditional practices, maternal health, infant care, healthcare professionals.

Abstract

In South Korea, traditional postpartum care and support are provided by the mother or mother-in-law for at least three weeks following childbirth, aiding the new mother in her physical and psychological recovery and infant care (Song, Chang, & Kim, 2008). This early postpartum period serves as a crucial transition time during which mothers acquire the skills and understanding needed to fulfill their roles and responsibilities as parents (Epifanio, Genna, DeLuca, Rocella, & La Grutta, 2015). Knowledge about newborn care, infant development, and parental roles and responsibilities is gained during this period. Therefore, healthcare professionals play a vital role in assisting women in the postpartum phase (Razurel, Kaiser, Antonietti, Epiney, & Sellenet, 2017).

Published

2023-12-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Articles
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