Psychosocial Considerations. Psychosocial issues are important determinants of health for pregnant women and their newborns and include the availability of social support, self-esteem and depression.These concerns are not unique to low income women, but may affect these women disproportionately or in unique ways.sychosocial Considerations. Psychosocial issues are important determinants of health for pregnant women and their newborns and include the availability of social support, self-esteem and depression.