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Perceptions Of Predisposing And Protective Factors For Perinatal Depression In Same-Sex Parents, Lori E. Ross, Leah Steele, Beth Sapiro Nov 2005

Perceptions Of Predisposing And Protective Factors For Perinatal Depression In Same-Sex Parents, Lori E. Ross, Leah Steele, Beth Sapiro

Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Increasing numbers of women are choosing to have children in the context of same-sex relationships or as “out” lesbian or bisexual individuals. This study used qualitative methods to assess perceived predisposing and protective factors for perinatal depression in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) women. Two focus groups with LGBQ women were conducted: 1) biological parents of young children and 2) nonbiological parents of young children or whose partners were currently pregnant. Three major themes emerged. Issues related to social support were primary, particularly related to disappointment with the lack of support provided by members of the family of origin. …


Spruce Run News (Summer 2005), Spruce Run Staff Jul 2005

Spruce Run News (Summer 2005), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Spruce Run News (Spring 2005), Spruce Run Staff Mar 2005

Spruce Run News (Spring 2005), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.