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 …

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 …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine the association between mental
health symptoms, along with psychological experiences and coronavirus disease 2019 …

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 Pregnant women may be especially susceptible to negative events (ie
adversity) related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and negative …

Purpose Stress and impaired mother–infant bonding during pregnancy can lead to adverse
effects for the expectant mother and the unborn child. The present study investigates …

Objective: The aims of this study were to:(1) examine the relation between social support,
trait anxiety, symptoms of maternal distress (including stress, depression and anxiety) and …

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the empirical literature on maternal
bonding and associations with infant physical, psychological, and social development …

Objective Negative birth experiences are associated with postpartum mental health
difficulties in parents. However, research considering the long-term impact of a negative …

Pregnancy offers a unique period for initiating preventive parenting interventions.
Disturbances in maternal-fetal bonding may indicate suboptimal parenting and a need for …