Transisi Peran Menjadi Ibu: Dukungan Keluarga sebagai Katalisator Adaptasi Psikologis Postpartum Fase Letting-Go

Abstract

Background: Maternal psychological distress affects up to 20% of postpartum women globally, impairing maternal-infant bonding. Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated family support as a catalyst for psychological adaptation during the letting- go phase among primiparous mothers. Methods: Conducted at Pangkajene Public Health Center, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, between January 3 and February 5, 2026, the study enrolled 35 primiparous mothers (days 10–42 postpartum) and their primary caregivers via purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires assessing maternal demographics, family support levels, and psy- chological adaptation. Ethical clearance was granted by KEPK Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar (DP.04.03/F.XXI.31/0067/2026). Results: Most mothers received good family support (81.8%) and exhibited adaptive psychological adjustment (93.9 %), with husbands acting as primary caregivers in 94.0% of cases. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test confirmed a statistically significant association between family sup- port and maternal psychological adaptation (p = 0.047). Notably, all mothers receiving good or sufficient support achieved 100% adaptive transition, whereas 100% of those with insufficient support experienced maladaptive outcomes. . Conclusion: Proactive domestic support, predominantly from husbands, serves as a critical protective factor preventing postpartum psychological maladaptation. Primary healthcare services must integrate family-centered psychosocial counseling into routine postpartum care.