THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY: SELF-CARE AND INFANT CARE IN KOREAN WOMEN AT RISK FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
In South Korea, traditional postpartum care and support are provided by the mother or mother-in-law for at least three weeks following childbirth, aiding the new mother in her physical and psychological recovery and infant care (Song, Chang, & Kim, 2008). This early postpartum period serves as a crucial transition time during which mothers acquire the skills and understanding needed to fulfill their roles and responsibilities as parents (Epifanio, Genna, DeLuca, Rocella, & La Grutta, 2015). Knowledge about newborn care, infant development, and parental roles and responsibilities is gained during this period. Therefore, healthcare professionals play a vital role in assisting women in the postpartum phase (Razurel, Kaiser, Antonietti, Epiney, & Sellenet, 2017).
| Journal | Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing |
| ISSN | 2998-8179 |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 11, No. 4 (2024) |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Published | 13 December 2024 |
| Access | Open Access |
| License | CC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution |
| Publisher | Keith Publications |
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