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The value of art therapy in antenatal and postnatal care: A brief literature review with recommendations for future research

ABSTRACT There is a very small body of literature addressing the use of the arts or art therapy in antenatal and postnatal care, and much of it is qualitative, including some rich and complex data which are worthy of discussion and consideration. Overall, it points to a promising use of supportive and therapeutic arts in this area. This article presents some background on the use of the arts specifically focusing on postnatal depression and birth trauma. It then moves on to present a brief survey of literature in the field, followed by some further reflections and discussion about further research needed to establish clinical utility and economic viability.