Adaptation of individuals with special conditions to postpartum period and responsibilities of midwives

Abstract

Fostpartum period is a very important process for parents and babies. Especially parents with special conditions (disability, infertility, abnormal infant, unintended pregnancy, multiple pregnancy) have difficulty in adapting to the postnatal period. While adaptation of disabled parents to postpartum period may be prolonged, postpartum depression may be observed in infertile parents in postpartum period and parents with an abnormal infant may experience post-traumatic stress. Parents who have babies as a result of unintended pregnancy; reactions just like anger, frustration, not wanting the baby can be seen, postpartum psychological and social support are needed in multiple pregnancies. This review was prepared to raise an awareness for midwives and nurses about the adaptation processes of the parents with special conditions.