Oh, My Precious Body: Body Image in Postpartum Mothers
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Physical changes that involve weight gain and changes in body shape can affect a mother's body image. That body image is influenced by various factors and have impact on various aspects of life. This research aims to conduct a literature study related to the body image of postpartum mothers, which includes a description, influencing factors and the impact caused. This study used the article selection method based on PRISMA 2020, from these following databases: Garudakemendikbud, ProQuest, SageJournal, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SpringerLink, and Taylor&Francis. The search involved several keywords: maternal body image, new motherhood, maternal body image, post-partum body image, and postpartum body image. Twenty relevant and usable articles were found. It is known that the body image of postpartum mothers can be positive or negative, there are several factors, both internal and external, that influence this. A postpartum mother's body image can affect herself, her partner and her family.
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