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THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY: SELF-CARE AND INFANT CARE IN KOREAN WOMEN AT RISK FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Dr. Emily Johnson·Dr. Ji-Hye Kim·Dr. Susan Lewis
Published 13 December 2024
Vol. 11, No. 4 (2024)
pp. 1-17
CC BY 4.0
  1. 1
    Dr. Emily Johnson
    Department of Nursing, California State University San Bernardino, USA.
    US
  2. 2
    Dr. Ji-Hye Kim
    College of Nursing, Eulji University, Deajeon, South Korea.
    KP
  3. 3
    Dr. Susan Lewis
    Professor, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, USA.
    US

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).

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 4 (2024)
Pages1-17
Published13 December 2024
Access Open Access
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Johnson, D., Kim , D., Lewis, D. (2024). THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY: SELF-CARE AND INFANT CARE IN KOREAN WOMEN AT RISK FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 1-17

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