Postpartum Mood Disorders and Weight Stigma in the Medical System

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dc.contributor.authorJohnson, Suneeta
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-26T21:38:31Z
dc.date.available2023-06-26T21:38:31Z
dc.date.issued2023-04
dc.description.abstractA growing body of research could identify systemic and environmental factors that can contribute to mood disorders in postpartum women. It is possible there is significant research based in stigmatization of obese and overweight persons in the medical system and ongoing research regarding women in the postpartum period. There could be a connection between the pressure women feel to lose weight after pregnancy and the onset of postpartum mood disorders. The purpose of this literature review is to connect research in the postpartum period and the effects on medical weight stigma. It is important to remember that it is possible for women and new parents face many challenges during the postpartum period. Mental health and emotional effects of new parenthood can often be put to the side when the baby's needs are prioritized. As counsellors, it is important that we are aware of the needs of new parents and postpartum women and provide them with support and tools to meet their needs during this difficult time.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2131
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectpostpartum
dc.subjectmood disorders
dc.subjectpostpartum mood disorders
dc.subjectweight stigma
dc.subjectmedical weight stigma
dc.subjectobesity
dc.subjectmental health
dc.titlePostpartum Mood Disorders and Weight Stigma in the Medical System
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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