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Doulas, mothers, and cell phones: Storytelling and a supportive doula approach for mothers at risk for postpartum depression

Year: 2015

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects approximately 10-15% of women worldwide. Postpartum doulas provide mothers and their families with non-medical emotional and practical support through the post-birth (postpartum) period. This paper discusses the importance of storytelling in the design and use of a cell phone application developed in the USA for postpartum doulas to help mothers identify PPD symptoms, break their sense of isolation, and get help. This paper then explores how the use of this cell phone app, with its focus on storytelling, could be adapted for use with women in developing countries.

DOI: 10.5151/designpro-cidi2015-cidi_xx

Authors: Judith A. Moldenhauer, Judith Fry McComish, Carla J. Groh

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W2244134781

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