Background Men's experiences of anxiety within the perinatal period can adversely impact
themselves, their partner and infant. However, we know little about the prevalence and …

Pregnancy is a period of complex bio-psychological changes, during which the development
of an attachment bond to the fetus takes on a central role. Depressive symptoms are …

During the perinatal period, the establishment of the attachment relationship with the fetus
and subsequently with the real child is crucial for the parents' and the child's well-being …

Background fatherhood in the perinatal period can be a time of great excitement, happiness
and joy. However, a growing body of literature indicates that fathers are at risk for elevated …

Perinatal research has focused essentially on maternal outcomes leaving paternal
outcomes unexplored. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the intrapersonal and …

Objective Positive prenatal attachment facilitates parental role adaptation and psychological
adjustment during pregnancy, which is a significant predictor of postpartum attachment. The …

This study presents the results of a mixed-methods pilot study measuring the impact of music
therapy song writing on bonding, depression, anxiety levels and mental wellbeing in …

The transition of a pregnant woman's role often causes emotional changes that have an
impact on marital satisfaction. We develop MIESRA mHealth and evaluate its impact on …

Background: The longitudinal study examines the effectiveness of a psychological support
treatment for high-risk pregnancies using a between-groups design. It assesses the …

Background Expectant parents develop varying degrees of emotional affiliation with the
unborn child. Interventions supporting this relationship may be beneficial given its link to …