A study of the effects of physiological parturition training on pregnant women's stress and mental health

The relationship between caregiver burden and self‐care agency of pregnant women with 0–6‐year‐old children

“…The gestation period affects the biological structure of women and changes in psychological, social and family life (Ayoubi et al., 2017). Having a healthy gestation period is important for both the woman and the baby to be born.…”

Factors Affecting Perceived Stress and Self-Care Agency Pregnant Women

“…The period of pregnancy is a developmental phase. Pregnancy and childbirth are physiological events in which endocrine changes occur, factors such as changes in the family life cycle, personal experiences, educational level, life philosophy of the woman, intra-family relationships, family members' attitudes towards pregnancy, the socioeconomic status of the family, and whether the pregnancy is intended or unintended can cause pregnancy to become a major stressful life event for the pregnant woman (Ayoubi, Bostan, Sharifipour, 2017;Bussières et al, 2015;Cardwell, 2013;Guardino & Schetter;2014;Hundley et al, 1998;World Health Organization, 2014). The psychological state and lifestyle of the woman affects not only the pregnancy but also her psychological and emotional state during pregnancy and the postpartum period.…”

“…It is known that stress in pregnancy is mainly caused by psychosocial stressors. Pregnancy-related risk factors and the personality traits of the pregnant woman also affect stress in pregnancy (Ayoubi, Bostan, Sharifipour, 2017;Krabbendam et al, 2005;Orem, 2001). As a result of the physiological changes that occur in pregnancy, a pregnant woman's healthcare needs increase and she is thus required to take greater care of herself (Eryılmaz, Erci, Engin, 1999).…”