Abstract
Transitioning to motherhood is recognised as a significant point in women’s lives and, whilst many women make this move reasonably well, a significant number of women can suffer emotional distress. Women with diabetes can carry additional anxieties due to their fear for their unborn baby’s well-being and are reported to carry higher levels of depression than other women during pregnancy. This article explores the challenges that can be faced by women with diabetes in pregnancy and suggests an underpinning approach to care called salutogenesis. Developed by Aaron Antonovsky in 1979, it offers diabetes specialist nurses and other health professionals a pathway to support women in their transition to motherhood.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Diabetes Nursing |
| Early online date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Publication status | Early online date - 23 Oct 2023 |
Keywords
- diabetes
- pregnancy
- motherhood
- salutogenesis
- wellbeing
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- Coping with the challenges of transitioning to motherhood for women with diabetes: A salutogenic approach
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