Parenthood linked to shifts in gender ideology, study finds | Women are inclined to embrace more traditional roles following childbirth, while fathers seem to be related to both their wives’ gender perspectives and the economic dynamics of the partnership.
Read Full Article
#Parenthood #GenderIdeology #TraditionalRoles #Fatherhood #ParentalDynamics
Read Full Article
#Parenthood #GenderIdeology #TraditionalRoles #Fatherhood #ParentalDynamics
PsyPost
Parenthood linked to shifts in gender ideology, study finds
The transition to parenthood is associated with a reshaping of gender ideologies in couples, with spousal beliefs and economic power appearing to be influential factors.
👍2😁2🤮1
Science News
ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the years following childbirth. For many women, the transition to parenthood is a life-altering event, and a new study suggests that for some, this period may also reveal previously undiagnosed ADHD. 🍼👩👧👦✨ Read Full…
👶 ADHD Diagnosis Rates Rise for Women Postpartum
New Danish research published in the Journal of Attention Disorders indicates a significant increase in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses for women in the years following childbirth. While diagnosis rates drop during pregnancy, they climb substantially between two and five years postpartum, reaching a rate 24% higher than pre-pregnancy levels.
🤰 Pregnancy Masks or Delays ADHD Symptoms
During pregnancy, new ADHD diagnoses saw a sharp decline of approximately 72% compared to the pre-pregnancy period. This suggests that biological changes or a reluctance to seek psychiatric help may temporarily mask symptoms or reduce treatment seeking during gestation.
👶 Postpartum Challenges Unmask ADHD
After childbirth, diagnosis rates remain low initially, potentially attributed to the normalization of the "exhausted new mother" stereotype. However, as children enter toddler and preschool years, the increased demands on mothers' cognitive functions may lead to the unmasking of previously undiagnosed ADHD symptoms.
💡 Mental Health History Reveals Pre-existing Distress
Over half (53.9%) of mothers diagnosed with ADHD postpartum had prior contact with psychiatric services for issues like depression, anxiety, or substance use. This highlights a potential for delayed identification or misdiagnosis, where mood disorders might be treated without addressing the underlying neurodevelopmental cause.
#ADHD #WomenHealth #Parenthood
New Danish research published in the Journal of Attention Disorders indicates a significant increase in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses for women in the years following childbirth. While diagnosis rates drop during pregnancy, they climb substantially between two and five years postpartum, reaching a rate 24% higher than pre-pregnancy levels.
🤰 Pregnancy Masks or Delays ADHD Symptoms
During pregnancy, new ADHD diagnoses saw a sharp decline of approximately 72% compared to the pre-pregnancy period. This suggests that biological changes or a reluctance to seek psychiatric help may temporarily mask symptoms or reduce treatment seeking during gestation.
👶 Postpartum Challenges Unmask ADHD
After childbirth, diagnosis rates remain low initially, potentially attributed to the normalization of the "exhausted new mother" stereotype. However, as children enter toddler and preschool years, the increased demands on mothers' cognitive functions may lead to the unmasking of previously undiagnosed ADHD symptoms.
💡 Mental Health History Reveals Pre-existing Distress
Over half (53.9%) of mothers diagnosed with ADHD postpartum had prior contact with psychiatric services for issues like depression, anxiety, or substance use. This highlights a potential for delayed identification or misdiagnosis, where mood disorders might be treated without addressing the underlying neurodevelopmental cause.
#ADHD #WomenHealth #Parenthood
❤3🤡1
Science News
Fathers’ mental health deteriorates long after birth of child. Fathers are less likely to receive psychiatric diagnosis during partner’s pregnancy and in months following birth. However, diagnoses of depression and stress-related disorders increase a year…
👶 Fathers' mental health can worsen a year after childbirth, a Swedish study reveals.
📈 While diagnoses for depression and stress-related disorders decreased during pregnancy and the initial months after birth, they surged over 30% one year later compared to before pregnancy.
👨👩👧👦 The study, covering over a million fathers in Sweden (2003-2021), highlights the need for continued attention to fathers' well-being beyond the immediate postnatal period.
#MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #Parenthood
📈 While diagnoses for depression and stress-related disorders decreased during pregnancy and the initial months after birth, they surged over 30% one year later compared to before pregnancy.
👨👩👧👦 The study, covering over a million fathers in Sweden (2003-2021), highlights the need for continued attention to fathers' well-being beyond the immediate postnatal period.
#MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #Parenthood
👍1