The contribution of self-compassion and social support to women's mental health during pregnancy: A comparison between international and national crisis periods.

This study highlights the difference in the mental health of pregnant women during different crisis circumstances and the importance of pregnant women's resources of self-compassion and social support to their mental health during such different crises. It shows that pregnant women's support both from external sources, such as their family and partner, and internally, that is, self-compassion, are perceived differently during different events and indicates that it may be necessary for clinicians to put more emphasis on women's compassion capability as a preventative resource protecting against potential adverse pregnancy outcomes.