Pregnancy depression from a gender perspective

  1. Lacunza, Izargi
  2. Martínez-Cengotitabengoa, Mónica
Libro:
Psychopathology in women: Incorporating gender perspective into descriptive psychopathology
  1. Sáenz Herrero, Margarita (coord.)

Editorial: Springer Alemania

ISBN: 978-3-319-05870-2 978-3-319-05869-6

Año de publicación: 2015

Páginas: 451-479

Tipo: Capítulo de Libro

Resumen

There is a significant number of pregnant women who eventually have some kind of psychiatric symptoms during pregnancy. This is a period that involves significant biological, psychological, and social changes. In this chapter, we review this issue in its entirety, examining in detail how gender roles and social models of maternity/paternity may contribute to the development of gestational depression in women. We also review the different treatments used. Finally, we include a section focusing on the father figure from the same perspective and emotional disorders that he could also have in this process.