Navigating parenthood in people living with borderline personality disorder: a meta-ethnography

Taken together, we determined that shame is a key driver underpinning many of the challenges experienced by parents with BPD. Mothers and fathers with BPD shared similar experiences, however, their conceptualisations of being a 'good' parent were differentially shaped by societal norms. Our review confirmed gaps in current practice, including the paucity of evidence-based interventions available for parents with BPD. Parents with BPD may benefit from interventions that help them to set realistic expectations and address shame as a specific treatment objective.