Pregnancy Depression from a Gender Perspective

Abstract

There are a significant number of pregnant women who eventually have some kind of psychiatric symptoms during pregnancy. This is a period that involves significant biological, psychological and social changes. In this chapter, we review this issue in its entirety, examining in detail how gender roles and social models of maternity/paternity may contribute to the development of gestational depression. We also review the different treatments used, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Finally, we include a section focusing on the father figure from the same perspective and emotional disorders that he could also have in this process. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: chapter)