TENDING TO TWO HEARTS: INVESTIGATING THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF SELF-CARE AND INFANT CARE IN KOREAN WOMEN PRONE TO POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Authors

  • Emily Anne Johnson Department of Nursing, California State University San Bernardino, USA
  • Min-Ji Kim College of Nursing, Eulji University, Deajeon, South Korea
  • Jonathan David Smith Professor, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, USA.

Keywords:

postpartum care, traditional practices, maternal health, infant care, healthcare professionals

Abstract

In South Korea, traditional postpartum care and support are provided by the mother or mother-in-law for at least three weeks following childbirth, aiding the new mother in her physical and psychological recovery and infant care (Song, Chang, & Kim, 2008). This early postpartum period serves as a crucial transition time during which mothers acquire the skills and understanding needed to fulfill their roles and responsibilities as parents (Epifanio, Genna, DeLuca, Rocella, & La Grutta, 2015). Knowledge about newborn care, infant development, and parental roles and responsibilities is gained during this period. Therefore, healthcare professionals play a vital role in assisting women in the postpartum phase (Razurel, Kaiser, Antonietti, Epiney, & Sellenet, 2017).

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Published

2024-05-20

How to Cite

Emily , A. J., Kim, M.-J., & Smith, J. D. (2024). TENDING TO TWO HEARTS: INVESTIGATING THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF SELF-CARE AND INFANT CARE IN KOREAN WOMEN PRONE TO POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. Research Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 10(4), 1–13. Retrieved from https://aydenjournals.com/index.php/RJHMN/article/view/772

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (2022)

Section

Articles