Low Self-Esteem in Pregnant women

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among pregnant women? Pregnancy can affect body image, competence and identity, but no standardized low-self-esteem rate
Are pregnant women at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? #N/A
Does it show up differently among pregnant women? Contextually
How might it look different? Body/role changes, fears about competence and identity may affect self-esteem
What commonly occurs alongside it? #N/A
What can it be confused with? Normal pregnancy-related adjustment; depression/anxiety
Common screening tool RSES — Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Separate screening tool for pregnant women None established
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