The psychological effects of preterm birth on postnatal mothers: a scoping review

Authors: Ganesh Handady, Suchetha S. Rao, K. Keshava Pai, S. Elstin Anbu Raj, K. Shraddha Shetty, P. Prasanna Mithra & Santosh Rai

One of five new mothers might experience psychological effects, most of which are found in the case of preterm births. This scoping review aimed to synthesize the literature on the psychological effects of preterm birth on postpartum mothers in healthcare settings.