The role of social support in shaping maternal experiences during the postpartum hospital stay: A qualitative study
Findings highlight the importance of comprehensive, patient-centered support. While informational and instrumental support were well received, emotional support and care consistency need improvement. Strengthening staff training, standardizing discharge processes, and expanding postpartum resources could enhance maternal well-being and health outcomes.
Authors
- Tara R. Foti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6804-7495)
- Rafaella Stein Elger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0118-9170)
- J. L. Marshall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0710-9474)
- Amandeep Kaur Ratta
- Chinyere N. Reid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2133-4005)
- Kimberly Fryer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2738-9012)
- Maria Pacheco Garrillo
- Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3282-0015)
Institutions
- University of South Florida (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251385367
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88