Journal article
Prenatal predictors of maternal-infant attachment
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.87(4), pp.265-277
2020
PMID: 32686467
Abstract
Background. Increasingly, occupational therapists are working with women in the perinatal period, including supporting the developing mother-child relationship. Purpose. To examine prenatal predictors of maternal-infant attachment (maternal-fetal attachment, sensory patterns, adult attachment, perinatal loss, and mental health) that may provide possible avenues for assessment and intervention by occupational therapists. Method. Women (N = 60) were assessed during pregnancy and within one year postpartum in a cohort study. Independent t-tests, correlations, and multivariate regression models were conducted. Findings. Low threshold maternal sensory patterns, more insecure adult attachment, and poorer quality of maternal-fetal attachment were each correlated with less optimal maternal-infant attachment. Quality of prenatal attachment was the best predictor of overall postnatal attachment in multivariate regression models. Implications. Occupational therapists working in a range of clinical settings (e.g., mental health, substance use, and perinatal care) may work with women during pregnancy to promote their relationship with their developing baby in utero and after birth.
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- Title
- Prenatal predictors of maternal-infant attachment
- Authors
- Grace Branjerdporn (Author) - University of QueenslandPamela Meredith (Author) - University of QueenslandTrish Wilson (Author) - University of QueenslandJenny Strong (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.87(4), pp.265-277
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- Date published
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1177/0008417420941781
- ISSN
- 1911-9828
- PMID
- 32686467
- Organisation Unit
- Thompson Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Cancer Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99568108802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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