Partner and Family Support Flashcards
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How does social isolation after a new birth increase PMAD risk for the primary caregiver?
Answer: It removes the emotional regulation, practical help, and perspective that social connection provides
Social isolation deprives new parents of emotional support, practical assistance, and normalizing perspective, all of which protect against PMADs.
What is the term for the emotional and mental load of managing household and childcare tasks that disproportionately falls on one parent?
Answer: Mental load or invisible labor
The mental load or invisible labor refers to the cognitive work of planning, organizing, and tracking all household and childcare tasks, which often falls disproportionately on one parent.
How should family members respond when a new parent discloses postpartum depression symptoms?
Answer: Listen without judgment, validate their experience, and offer specific practical help
Non-judgmental listening, validation, and specific offers of practical help are the most supportive responses family members can provide when someone discloses PMAD symptoms.
Which family dynamic pattern is associated with increased risk of perinatal depression?
Answer: High criticism, low warmth, and poor emotional communication in the family of origin
High-criticism, low-warmth family-of-origin dynamics increase psychological vulnerability, which elevates PMAD risk during the perinatal period.
What does PSI advise partners to do if they suspect their loved one may be a danger to themselves or the baby?
Answer: Seek immediate professional evaluation and do not leave the person alone
PSI advises that suspected risk of harm to self or infant warrants immediate professional evaluation and ensuring the person is not left alone.
How can grandparents and extended family members specifically support a new parent with PMAD?
Answer: By providing overnight or daytime childcare, preparing meals, and reducing unsolicited parenting advice
Extended family can best support a new parent with PMAD by handling practical tasks like childcare and meals while avoiding adding stress through unsolicited advice.