Maternal Needs and Concerns in Postpartum Period: Systematic Review

EasyChair Preprint no. 5872

Abstract

In postpartum period, mothers are confronted with needs and concerns that influence the way they experience this phase while adapting to their new role. Objective: to identify maternal needs and concerns, in the first postpartum year. Methods: Systematic literature review. The research, carried out at ESBCOhost, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, OAIster and RCAAP, between 2016-2020, full text, in Portuguese/English/Spanish, included 20 articles whose methodological quality was assessed through the Critical Apraisal Skills Program or Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Maternal needs and concerns are related to physical and psychological recovery, the care of the newborn, the need for information, a satisfactory marital and sexual life, and the needs for family, social and health professionals’ support. Conclusions: Midwives must diagnose maternal concerns and build a personalized care plan. It is suggested the development of postpartum recovery programs and home visits.

Keyphrases: Enfermeiras Obstétricas, Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde, Papel do profissional de enfermagem, Parentalidade, Período Pós-Parto

@Booklet{EasyChair:5872,
  author = {Regina Rasteiro and Eduardo Santos and Emília Coutinho},
  title = {Maternal Needs and Concerns in Postpartum Period: Systematic Review},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint no. 5872},

  year = {EasyChair, 2021}}