The Question is: Explore the importance of supporting women emotionally in the transition to motherhood. Critically analyse the psycho-social factors and intergenerational issues that may impact a mother’s mental health and how it can lead to poor mother-infant attachment. Reflect on the role of a child and family health professional through the essay and the strategies used for early prevention and intervention in order to promote the best outcomes for children of women with perinatal mood disorders. The Aim of this assessment is meet the following criteria that has been aligned with the learning outcomes for this subject. – The emotioal, physical and socal changes of transitioning to motherhood are explored, demonstrating a clear understanding withi the contect of women’s mental health – Family stressors, substance misuse and childhood trauma are explored as potential risk factors to exacerbating mental health in the prenatal period. -Critical analysis of how the mother infant attachment relationship may be negatively impacted by mental health and negatively impact a childs long term outcomes in life. -The importance of screening tools -the role of fathers in terms of supporting partners/ also considdering the impact of paternal depression. -the importance of community support networks and the fole of the Child and Family Health Professional in supporting cross agency collaboration and referrals -Maintaining a therapeutic relationship with women and how to maintain a strengths based approach. -Cultural considerations for those groups at hight risk of developing a mental health condition
