Background An emerging body of literature suggests there is a relationship between a
pregnant woman's psychological wellbeing and the development of maternal-fetal …

Early interactions between infants and their caregivers are fundamental to child
development, and the parent–infant relationship is believed to provide the foundation for …

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 …

Background A growing body of research has examined maternal anxiety symptoms and
disorders during the perinatal period. This systematic review provides an update of the …

Extant research has demonstrated that compared to adults with insecure attachment styles,
more securely attached parents tend to be more responsive, sensitive, and involved parents …

The emotional bond that a mother feels towards her baby is critical to social, emotional and
cognitive development. Maternal health and wellbeing through pregnancy and antenatal …

BACKGROUND: This prospective study used both self-report (STAI) and clinical diagnostic
interview (MINI-Plus) to examine the course of maternal anxiety across the transition to …

Accumulating evidence suggests that pregnancy does not protect women from mental
illness. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, sociodemographic correlates …

Objective To critically review and synthesize original research published since 2000
designed to measure factors that influence maternal-fetal attachment. Data Sources …

Background Depression in pregnancy is a serious health issue; however, anxiety in
pregnancy, with a reported higher prevalence, may also be a serious issue. Anxiety …