Pregnancy depression from a gender perspective
- Lacunza, Izargi
- Martínez-Cengotitabengoa, Mónica
- Sáenz Herrero, Margarita (coord.)
Publisher: Springer Alemania
ISBN: 978-3-319-05870-2, 978-3-319-05869-6
Year of publication: 2015
Pages: 451-479
Type: Book chapter
Abstract
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.