Increasing a partner’s understanding of motherhood significantly reduces postnatal distress and depression in first time mothers with low self esteemPrevention of postnatal distress or depression: an evaluation of an intervention at preparation for parenthood classes.

Ogrodniczuk, John S PhD (commentator)
Matthey, S
Kavanagh, DJ
Howie, P
et al,

Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Matthey S, Kavanagh DJ, Howie P, et al. Prevention of postnatal distress or depression: an evaluation of an intervention at preparation for parenthood classes. J Affect Disord 2004; 79: 113–26.MattheySKavanaghDJHowiePet alPrevention of postnatal distress or depression: an evaluation of an intervention at preparation for parenthood classes.J Affect Disord200479113-26 Q Does increasing a partner’s understanding of motherhood affect postnatal distress and depression in first time mothers?

For correspondence: Stephen Matthey, SWSAHS, Paediatric Mental Health Service, Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, Australia; [email protected]

Sources of funding: the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services (Research Section), Australia and Karitane, Australia.

Evidence-Based Mental Health 7(4):p 116, November 2004.