Findings of this study contribute to the science
of maternal psychosocial health and advance
our understanding of the maternal experience
specifically for mothers of LPIs. This study further
validates findings from other studies related to
maternal competence and responsiveness. Care
providers have the unique opportunity to provide
support, model supportive care to a mother’s support
system, and address stressors a new mother
may be facing as they prepare for discharge. Future
research should explore outcomes related to
types of support, how to better prepare mothers for
discharge with their LPI, and health care providers’
role in supporting the LPI mother on her journey to
motherhood.