Mutual Mistrust: The Multilayered Experiences at the Intersection of Healthcare and Early Parenting among Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder

Original research
par
Schiff, Davida M. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The aim of the study is to explore the early parenting experiences among a cohort of postpartum individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) both during and after the delivery hospitalization to identify areas of intervention to strengthen bonding and attachment.

Constatations/points à retenir

Women experienced the following: (1) increased surveillance from healthcare workers who doubted their parenting ability; (2) a desire for a “normal” early parenting experience that was not disrupted by increased medical monitoring and surveillance; (3) complex and intersecting identities of being both a mother and a person in recovery; and (4) the importance of support from and advocacy by clinicians and peers to developing maternal confidence and connection.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured qualitative interviews (n=26)

Mots clés

Parents/caregivers
About PWUD
About prescribers