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 …

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 …

Postpartum depression is a common and complex phenomenon that can cause relevant
negative outcomes for children, women and families. Existing literature highlights a wide …

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 …

Objective to systematically review qualitative research that explores the experience of
maternal antenatal psychological distress, such as depression, anxiety and stress during …

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 …

Probiotic use may be an efficacious treatment option to effectively manage symptoms of
prenatal maternal anxiety and depression. Our primary aim was to test feasibility and …