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Literature review insights

Experiences of loneliness and Perinatal depression

Inauthentic Lack of practical
Societal stigma Self-isolation and relationships and support from
and fear of Disconnection Lack of sense of family and the
judgement hiding symptoms feeling from baby self after birth
misunderstood community

What makes loneliness worse? What makes loneliness better?

Peer support from

Lack of Conflict or Validation from others who have Practical and
professional separation from trusted healthcare experienced emotional support
support and family and providers perinatal from family and
the community
groups community depression or
loneliness

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