Current Military Perinatal Mental Health Treatment Models
Abstract
Pregnancy is a marvelment that researchers struggle to understand. The physiological and psychological changes brought about with pregnancy are so complex that in the 6th edition of the Williams obstetrical textbook (Shears and Williams, 1928) it was stated that " pregnancy begins with a striking and wonderful phenomenon which in the present state of our knowledge is beyond limits of explanation or interpretation" Admittedly, incredible advances have been made in prenatal care, but there seems to be a continual stream of questions, for which we really do not know the answers. Importantly, the existence of the fertilized ovum residing in the mother's uterus, ignites immense physical changes within the mother. The woman also begins to develop maternal attitudes and behaviors. This transition occurs regardless of whether the mother is a first-time mother or a multigravida (Rubin, 1984).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1030236
Entities
People
- Karen L. Weis
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing