Latinas and postpartum depression: Role of partner relationship, additional children, and breastfeeding

Silva Hassert, Sharon Kurpius

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Abstract

Breastfeeding, additional children, and partner relationship predicted postpartum depression among 59 Latinas who had an infant who was 6 months old or younger. The most powerful predictor was conflict with partner. Counselors working with Latinas experiencing postpartum depression should explore the partner relationship, particularly relationship conflict.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)90-100
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Multicultural Counseling and Development
Volume39
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cultural Studies
  • Applied Psychology

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