Increased traumatic childbirth and postpartum depression and lack of exclusive breastfeeding in Black and Latinx individuals. Issue 3 (14th June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Iyengar, Ananya S.; Ein‐Dor, Tsachi; Zhang, Emily X.; Chan, Sabrina J.; Kaimal, Anjali J.; Dekel, Sharon
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics. Volume 158:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 759
• Page End: 761
• Publication Date: 2022-06-14
• Subjects: breastfeeding -- childbirth trauma -- coronavirus pandemic -- mental health -- postpartum depression -- postpartum: postpartum PTSD -- unplanned cesarean; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618
• DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14280
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7292

Abstract

Abstract : The findings underscore the disproportionate burden of mental health complications following childbirth on Black and Latinx individuals delivering during the coronavirus pandemic and call for eliminating disparities.