Purpose Maternal psychological distress and mother-infant bonding problems each predict
poorer offspring outcomes. They are also related to each other, yet the extensive literature …

Introduction Despite the emerging body of literature on mother-to-infant bonding and the
associated variables, there are various definitions of bonding construct. Also, there is a lack …

Objective The affectional bond experienced by a mother toward her develo** fetus/infant
has been theorized to be a critical factor in determining infant developmental outcomes; yet …

Background Maternal and paternal perinatal depression and anxiety are theorised to
adversely impact infant development. Yet, few studies have assessed both mental health …

The first 1000 days after conception are considered critical for healthy development and well-
being throughout life. Fundamental to health practices during pregnancy and positive …

Background The role of positive maternal mental health during pregnancy in child mental
health remains largely unknown. We investigated whether positive maternal mental health …

The birth of an infant marks a period of profound change in first-time parents. Parental love
and warmth, however, already begin to develop during pregnancy. Also for fathers, the …

Abstract Maternal‐fetal attachment (MFA), a woman's relationship with and affiliative
behaviors toward her unborn child, has been linked to near‐term infant physical and …

Initial COVID-19-related social distancing restrictions, imposed in the UK in March 2020, and
the subsequent lifting of restrictions in May 2020 caused antenatal disruption and stress …

The impact of prenatal maternal mental health on offspring socioemotional development is
substantial and enduring. Existing literature primarily focuses on the effects of psychological …