MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing
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To investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms and preterm birth (PTB) while adjusting for social support, both general and from the father of the baby. ⋯ Women with CES-D scores ≥23 were almost twice more likely to have PTB compared with women with CES-D scores <23. Referrals for mental healthcare providers might benefit women with symptoms of depression and improve birth outcomes. Nurses should encourage women to seek support beyond the father of the baby.
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MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs · Sep 2018
Psychosocial Factors and Preterm Birth Among Black Mothers and Fathers.
Black women are more likely to live in disadvantaged neighborhoods and experience racial discrimination and psychological stress compared with White women. These factors have been related to preterm birth (PTB). However, research is limited on the associations of disadvantaged neighborhoods, racial discrimination, and psychological stress among expectant Black fathers and PTB. This review focuses on what is known about psychosocial factors in relation to PTB among Black parents. ⋯ Maternal-child nurses are in the position to assess these psychosocial factors among expectant parents. Nurses should also assess risk factors for PTB for both expectant parents and provide support to couples who are at risk for PTB.