TY - JOUR
T1 - The applicability of nature-based interventions to support mothers’ postnatal wellbeing
T2 - A conceptual review
AU - Hall, Katherine
AU - Barnes, Christopher
AU - Duggan, Lucy
AU - Walton, Samantha
AU - Moran, Paul A
AU - Turner, Katrina M
AU - Evans, Jonathan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024
PY - 2024/2/2
Y1 - 2024/2/2
N2 - Nature-based interventions represent promising candidates for supporting mothers and infants in the postnatal period, which is a vulnerable time for mothers to experience mental health difficulties. Possible mechanisms by which nature-based interventions may support postnatal health include those of a biological/physiological nature (for example natural light optimising circadian rhythm, improving microbiome health, providing opportunities for physical activity), relational/social pathways, and cognitive and creative pathways. A conceptual understanding of these possible mechanisms will aid the design and evaluation of postnatal nature-based interventions.
AB - Nature-based interventions represent promising candidates for supporting mothers and infants in the postnatal period, which is a vulnerable time for mothers to experience mental health difficulties. Possible mechanisms by which nature-based interventions may support postnatal health include those of a biological/physiological nature (for example natural light optimising circadian rhythm, improving microbiome health, providing opportunities for physical activity), relational/social pathways, and cognitive and creative pathways. A conceptual understanding of these possible mechanisms will aid the design and evaluation of postnatal nature-based interventions.
U2 - 10.1016/j.wss.2024.100187
DO - 10.1016/j.wss.2024.100187
M3 - Article (Academic Journal)
SN - 2666-5581
VL - 6
JO - Wellbeing, Space & Society
JF - Wellbeing, Space & Society
M1 - 100187
ER -
