ABSTRACT

Objective

To develop and evaluate Baby CHAT, a single-session psychoeducational intervention for expectant parents. Baby CHAT aims to improve parental reflective functioning (RF) and bonding.

Background

The early years of a child’s life, including pregnancy, are vital for healthy physical and emotional development. Caregivers who provide responsive parenting, enhanced through strong bonds and good RF, can aid healthy development.. However, limited interventions exist to enhance RF and bonding in expectant parents.

Methods

Feasibility of Baby CHAT was assessed using a mixed methods randomised controlled trial design. It evaluated uptake and retention of participants, effect size calculations, and acceptability and satisfaction with Baby CHAT.

Results

Participants (N = 20) were aged 30–39 years (n = 17) in their third trimester of pregnancy (n = 12). Nine males and 11 females were recruited. Content analysis of qualitative feedback after the intervention resulted in four themes; positive group aspects, group improvements, 4D scan footage and relating content to my baby.

Conclusions

Baby CHAT can help expectant parents think about their baby as a separate person and has potential to improve prenatal RF and bonding. However, further research is required to assess the effectiveness of Baby CHAT to improve bonding and RF.

中文翻译：

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心理教育团体干预以改善父母在怀孕期间的反思功能和联系的可行性：一项随机试验

摘要

客观的

开发和评估婴儿聊天，一种针对准父母的单次心理教育干预。Baby CHAT 旨在改善父母的反射功能 (RF) 和结合。

背景

儿童生命的最初几年，包括怀孕，对于身体和情感的健康发展至关重要。提供响应式育儿的照顾者，通过强大的联系和良好的 RF 来增强，可以帮助健康发展。但是，存在有限的干预措施来增强准父母的 RF 和联系。

方法

使用混合方法随机对照试验设计评估婴儿聊天的可行性。它评估了参与者的吸收和保留、影响大小的计算以及对 Baby CHAT 的接受度和满意度。

结果

参与者（N = 20）在妊娠晚期（n = 12）年龄为 30-39 岁（n = 17）。招募了 9 名男性和 11 名女性。干预后定性反馈的内容分析产生了四个主题；积极的群体方面、群体改进、4D 扫描镜头以及与我的宝宝相关的内容。

结论

Baby CHAT 可以帮助准父母将他们的宝宝视为一个独立的人，并有可能改善产前 RF 和粘合。然而，需要进一步的研究来评估 Baby CHAT 改善粘合和射频的有效性。