TY - JOUR T1 - Nepali women who are continuously supported by their husbands during labour are more likely to report greater postnatal support and lower levels of anxiety JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 23 LP - 23 DO - 10.1136/eb-2013-101676 VL - 18 IS - 1 AU - Lesley Dixon Y1 - 2015/01/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/18/1/23.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Sapkota S, Kobayashi T, Takase M. Impact on perceived postnatal support, maternal anxiety and symptoms of depression in new mothers in Nepal when their husbands provide continuous support during labour. Midwifery 2013;29:1264–71.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science The transition to parenting involves major changes for most women and support is often needed. Maternity caregivers need to assess sources of social support for each woman and promote understanding within her community of the importance of social and physical support during the postnatal period. The influence of emotional, physical and psychological support on a woman’s psychosocial health following birth continues to be poorly understood and requires more research. The transition to motherhood is a major life change which requires a period of adjustment for most women. This change can affect a woman's personal identity and social role, and lead to … ER -