Postpartum Depression and the Social Construction of Motherhood: A Gendered Perspective
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The objective of the paper is to explore the socio-cultural dimension that causes postpartum depression. Romanticized motherhood, family pressures and culture exert pressure on the new mothers who are expected to bask in the glory of being mothers negating their own motherhood experiences and challenges. Postpartum depression (PPD) is common form of depression for new mothers however the least recognized and often misunderstood as baby blues. Methods: For the purpose of this research study personal face-to-face interviews were conducted with 30 new mothers being treated for postpartum depression. Results: Respondents (21women) mentioned how the 40 days confinement period worsened their condition as they were engulfed with feelings of sadness and hopelessness since they were constrained to their homes. The 30 respondents were also given a list of statements to describe their feelings during the first month after their delivery. Conclusion: Socio-culturally there is a propensity among women to subscribe to gender egalitarian attitudes and not engaging in gender consistent behaviour often affects them. Society has unrealistic expectations of how motherhood should be
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Samya Shinde
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.5.1.2018.42-47
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