Journal of Nursing & Care

Heather Gilbert

Publications

• Review Article
  Special Issues for Pregnant Women with Mental Illness
  Author(s): Heather Gilbert, Caroline Gurvich and Jayashri KulkarniHeather Gilbert, Caroline Gurvich and Jayashri Kulkarni
  
  Background: Women who have a mental illness are no less likely to plan for motherhood than any other group in the community. On the contrary, many women with mental illnesses are fully functioning members of society, juggling employment, career, study, family and parenting in conjunction with the ‘normal’ stressors of life. However this is not the case for all. Their burden of illness places extra strain and stress on their lifestyle and family dynamics, often being exacerbated during pregnancy and following the birth. Although some of these effects may be ameliorated using different treatment modalities, they are frequently offered in a disconnected fashion. The introduction of an integrated, holistic approach, as the primary model of care, can successfully incorporate aspects of assessment, prevention and management, thereby strengthening maternal mental.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000280

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