The influence of husband's support on the psychological adaptation of postpartum mothers: A literature review

Introduction: After childbirth, postpartum mothers experience significant role changes, transitioning from being a wife to a mother responsible for child-rearing. This change requires adaptation to new identities and social roles, which can lead to emotional stress. If not addressed, this stress can result in psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety, or depression, especially in primiparous mothers who tend to be more anxious than multiparous mothers. Social support, particularly from husbands, is crucial in helping primiparous mothers face these challenges, although many husbands are unable to provide optimal support due to work commitments. Various studies have shown that husband’s support can contribute to the psychological adaptation success of postpartum mothers.
Method: This study is a literature review, drawing from sources in Google Scholar, PUBMED, and Science Direct, focusing on research published between 2019 and 2024. The study included only original research articles in English or Indonesian with all the required components.
Result and Discussion: From the literature search, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Among them, 10 studies found a influence between husband support on the psychological adaptation success of postpartum mothers.
Conclusion: According to reviews, Husband's support influences the success of psychological adaptation in postpartum mothers.