¹Prof. Dr. Pamir DİRİL, ²Dr. Şebnem Deniz ONAT

¹St. Clements University/Department of Psychology Lecturer/UK ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8913-343X

²St. Clements University/Department of Psychology Lecturer/UK ORCID ID: 0009-0001-3083-7886

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i12n25

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ABSTRACT

The fields of reproductive and perinatal psychology represent a broad interdisciplinary field of study that comprehensively addresses the processes of pregnancy and childbirth, which are among the most critical and sensitive periods in human life. This discipline strives to deeply understand the psychosocial experiences individuals undergo from the prenatal period through to the moment of birth and beyond, focusing on comprehensively examining the psychological effects that may occur during these processes. Significant studies highlight many fundamental issues, such as how and in what ways women's mental states change throughout pregnancy, the effects of various factors related to preparing for motherhood, family dynamics, and the importance of family members and social support systems during this process. The findings presented in these studies reveal the significant effects of these processes on individuals' quality of life and overall health, clearly demonstrating the critical importance of this area in terms of public health. Furthermore, one of the fundamental objectives of this field is to accurately identify psychological risks that may be associated with pregnancy and childbirth, while also developing effective interventions and strategies that can contribute to strengthening the bond between the newborn and the mother.

KEYWORDS:

Reproductive perinatal psychology, psychosocial experiences, preparation for motherhood, pregnancy processes, social support, quality of life, relationship with pregnancy and childbirth

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