It is challenging, particularly in the unfamiliar and stressful environment of the antenatal unit, for midwives to assess emotional distress and needs for health information. Deliberate screening for antenatal distress might provide the opening for midwives to empower women to identify their options, strengths, and strategies for self-care and emotional resilience.
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