Individual Psychological Characteristics of Women During Pregnancy

<p style="text-align: justify;">This article provides a comprehensive analysis of individual personality predictors of a woman’s psychological state during pregnancy. The purpose of this review is to systematize and analyze studies of individual personal predictors of a woman’s psychological state during pregnancy. The study methodology was based on the Guidelines for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA). The final analysis included 31 studies in Russian and English. Based on these latest data set an analysis of negative, positive and ambivalent individual predictors of a woman’s psychological state during pregnancy was carried out. Negative factors include negative past experiences, neuroticism and emotional lability. Developed coping strategies, extraversion, emotional stability, conscientiousness and self-efficacy are analyzed as positive predictors. Ambivalent factors are represented by knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth, the desire for control, empathy and emotional intelligence. Particular attention is paid to a detailed and thorough review of research on the topic, identifying gaps and conflicting data. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of an integrated approach to psychological support for pregnant women. <strong> </strong></p>