MULATO, KIM LAWRENCE S.

BSN – N24

My insights about the interview of the postpartum mother is that women face a variety of
psychological stresses in the postpartum period, including postpartum depression and
dissatisfaction with social support, which may raise the likelihood of depression. Having a baby
should be one of the most wonderful and significant events in a woman's life, yet it can also be a
challenging and demanding task. A woman's physical and emotional state can change
dramatically during her pregnancy and after the delivery of her child. During the interview, she
describes the key challenges she faces during the postpartum time as meeting her basic personal
care needs, taking care of the baby, household chores, and obtaining enough sleep. She also
mentioned that she was dealing with work-related stress, which can lead to postpartum
depression. Her partner and family members are her main sources of support. Women with
limited support may be hesitant to seek assistance because they believe they are a burden, and
they do not want to risk straining relationships with people on whom they depend. This can lead
to difficulties satisfying her needs, leaving her feeling misunderstood, frustrated, and even
depressed. Postpartum depression is a common, frequently unrecognized, yet devastating
disorder that is why instrumental support postpartum is an important factor in the emotional and
physical well-being of mothers and their newborns. It's possible that assisting women in
identifying their own needs and expectations in terms of support will have an impact on their
ability to mobilize their health. Furthermore, interventions aimed at improving mothers' abilities
to mobilize social support may improve a mother's postpartum recovery as well as lessen early
postpartum depressive symptoms. Social assistance has proven to be helpful in coping with
various challenges.