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Spanish adaptation of the perinatal grief intensity scale Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Manuel Fernández-Alcántara, Juan José Madrid-Valero, Ana Alejandra Esteban-Burgos, Nereida Congost-Maestre, Antonio Oliver-Roig, María José Cabañero-Martínez
Assessing the intensity of perinatal grief is very important for identifying the more complex cases in mothers and fathers. Despite this, there are few assessment tools available. The aim of this s...
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Why mothers with midwifery-led vaginal births recommend that mode of birth: a qualitative study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Songül Aktaş, Dilek Küçük Alemdar
This study aimed to examine why mothers with midwifery-led vaginal births recommend giving birth vaginally.This qualitative study was conducted with 14 mothers who had a vaginal birth with midwives...
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Video feedback for young babies and maternal perinatal mental illness: intervention adaptation, feasibility and acceptability Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Kirsten Barnicot, Eloise Stevens, Fiona Robinson, Sarah Labovitch, Rajinder Ballman, Maddalena Miele, Tara Lawn, Sushma Sundaresh, Jane Iles
We aimed to adapt, pilot and explore experiences of receiving and delivering the video feedback intervention for positive parenting (VIPP) for 2 to 6 month old babies, mothers experiencing moderate...
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The effect of fathers’ birth attendance on paternal attachment and the perception of parental role: a randomised controlled trial Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Betul Uncu, Dilan Cömert, Nurten Kaya
Fathers’ birth attendance is associated with support for mothers in infant care, positive child health outcomes, and parental well-being.This study was conducted in a randomised controlled experime...
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Evaluating caregiver-child interactions in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of tools and methods Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 L. Bozicevic, C. Lucas, D. N. Magai, Y. Ooi, L. Maliwichi, H. Sharp, M. Gladstone
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has placed emphasis on improving early child development globally. This is supported through the Nurturing Care Framework which includes resp...
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Association between of vitamin B12 status during pregnancy and probable postpartum depression: the ECLIPSES study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Josué Cruz-Rodríguez, Josefa Canals-sans, Carmen Hernández-Martínez, Victoria Arija
B12 vitamin is essential for the functioning of the nervous system and the production of mood-related neurotransmitters. However, information on its association with postpartum depression (PPD) is ...
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Mother-infant postnatal experience and its association with maternal emotion and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Nuruljannah Mohamad Nasri, Wan Ying Gan, Nurul Husna Mohd Shukri
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a partial lockdown in Malaysia known as Movement-Controlled-Order (MCO), which has affected primary care management and social life norms. Thus, psychological heal...
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Perceptions of motherhood in mothers of children with disabilities in Turkey: a qualitative study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Ayşe İrem Gökçek, Nur Elçin Boyacıoğlu
This study aimed to explore how mothers of children with disabilities perceive mothering through metaphor.The study was conducted in March 2023 with 28 women who had experienced motherhood. The dat...
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Navigating work and motherhood: exploring the link between career orientation and childbearing motivations in emerging adulthood Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Anna Chwastek, Monika Mynarska
Difficulties in reconciling work and family life are recognised as one of the major reasons for women delaying or even forgoing childbearing. Nonetheless, there are different mechanisms through whi...
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Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM): a study of patient experiences and support needs Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Fiona L Challacombe, Zuzana Suchomelova, Carla Zampieri, Megan Hall, Ciara Curran, Andrew Shennan, Lisa Story
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a common obstetric condition but outcomes can vary depending on gestation. Significant maternal and foetal complications occur including preterm bi...
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Associations of pelvic floor dysfunction and postnatal mental health: a systematic review Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Lisa VanWiel, Mackenzie Unke, Riley J. Samuelson, Kara M. Whitaker
Postpartum mental health conditions are common and can have devastating effects for both mother and infant. Adverse birth outcomes increase the risk of postnatal mental health conditions. Pelvic fl...
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Midwifery and sexuality Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Friny Jusnita Habut, Prischilia Modesta Sueng Son, Yohana Lumu Ladjar, Veronica Fernandez
Published in Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Self-harm thoughts among postpartum women - associated factors Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Magdalena Chrzan-Dętkoś, Natalia Murawska, Marta Łockiewicz, Maria de la Fe Rodriguez Muñoz
Even though in many countries suicide is the leading cause of maternal deaths during the postpartum period, the prevalence of thoughts of self-harm (SHTs), an important risk factor for suicide atte...
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Work-family conflict: emphasis on families in modern work environments Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Jonathan E. Handelzalts, Maor Kalfon-Hakhmigari, Susan Garthus-Niegel
Published in Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (Vol. 42, No. 2, 2024)
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Men, mindsets and birth: results of a prospective longitudinal study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Lisa Hoffmann, Norbert Hilger, Rainer Banse
In recent years, there has been an increased interested in the contribution of fathers to childbirth. In the present paper we explore whether the father’s birth-related mindset (being either more n...
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Experiences of success and failure in childbirth Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Sanna Gustafsson, Mirjam Raudasoja
To determine what kinds of birth-related experiences of success and failure are described by the participants, and whether there are differences according to fear of childbirth and parity. Studying...
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Efficacy of in-person versus digital mental health interventions for postpartum depression: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Neda Ansaari, Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan, Sreenath Kuruveettissery
This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of in-person and digital mental health interventions in addressing Postpartum Depression.Following PRISMA guidelines, the protocol for this meta-ana...
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Effects of a residential psychoeducational parenting program on maternal anxiety and fatigue symptoms Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Thach Tran, Karin Stanzel, Hau Nguyen, Patsy Thean, Danielle French, Sally Popplestone, Jane Fisher
To evaluate the effects of a 5-day residential psychoeducational program on maternal anxiety and fatigue symptoms among women admitted with their unsettled infants and determine the psychological, ...
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Exploring parents’ experiences and holistic needs following late miscarriage: a narrative systematic review Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Francesca Giannatiempo, Caroline Hollins Martin, Jenny Patterson, Nicola Welsh
Up to 2% of all pregnancies result in pregnancy loss between 14 + 0 and 23 + 6 weeks’ gestation, which is defined as ‘late miscarriage’. Lack of consensus about definition of viability paired with ...
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Childbirth-related episiotomy and tear in relation to risk of postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study on Omani mothers Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Atika Khalaf, Nawal Al Amri, Mohammad Al Qadire
Studies on the association between perineal trauma (episiotomy and tear) and the risk of postpartum depression in Omani mothers are scarce. This study aimed to screen women for the risk of postpart...
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Anxiety trajectories from pregnancy to one-year postpartum and their contributors during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Heidi Preis, Weihao Wang, Ilka St. Denis, Wei Zhu, Brittain Mahaffey, Marci Lobel
Anxiety in the peripartum period (pregnancy through one-year postpartum) has negative impacts on mothers and infants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, high rates of anxiety were reported worldwide, bu...
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Reflections on a successful year of the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Fiona Alderdice, Susan Ayers, Eleonora Batorowicz, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez, Nicola Carone, Zoe Darwin, Vicky Fallon, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Liane Hayes, Antje Horsch, Jane Iles, Caroline Lafarge, Colin Martin, Sandra Nakić Radoš, James Newham, Carmen Power, Maggie Redshaw, Lara Seefeld, Kayleigh Sheen, John Worobey
Published in Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (Vol. 42, No. 1, 2024)
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Parenting, dyadic coping, and child emotion regulation in lesbian, gay, and heterosexual parent families through assisted reproduction Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Alexandro Fortunato, Maria Quintigliano, Nicola Carone, Silvia De Simone, Vittorio Lingiardi, Anna Maria Speranza
The present study examined the associations between family structure, parenting, and dyadic coping and children’s emotion regulation in lesbian, gay, and heterosexual parent families through assist...
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Prenatal maternal cortisol, stress and anxiety, and childhood obesity at 5 years: a nested case–control study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Emma Butler, Linda O’ Keeffe, Willeke v. Dijk, Catherine B. Hayes, Anja C. Huizink, Patricia M. Kearney, Sean J. Costelloe, Sinead Curtin, Kelly Foley, Fergus P. McCarthy, Siobhain O. Mahony, Ali Khashan, Deirdre M. Murray
Paediatric obesity is a global public health issue. Prenatal maternal mental health is potentially implicated in the development of childhood obesity. This study examined associations between prena...
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Ethnic minority fathers’ experiences of the Neonatal Care Unit: barriers to accessing psychological support Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Hibah Hassan, Fin Williams, Jacinta Cordwell, Joanna Mann
The Neonatal Care Unit is a challenging environment for parents. Previous literature documents the need for increased and more specialised understanding of support for fathers. There remains a dear...
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Multidimensionality within the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale: application issues of specific structure Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Kateřina Ratislavová, Eva Hendrych Lorenzová, Alena Lochmannová, Colin R. Martin
The 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a widely-used screening measure for postnatal depression. Factor analysis studies have suggested an embedded sub-scale could be used for s...
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Emotional and relational protective factors during pregnancy and psychological well-being and personal growth after childbirth Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Meital Navon - Eyal, Orit Taubman – Ben-Ari
Studies in the perinatal literature tend to focus on potential negative outcomes, but little attention has been paid to the protective factors that may be associated with better psychological well-...
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Overcoming training bottlenecks: mixed-methods evaluation of digital training for non-specialists in postnatal depression self-help treatment Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sophie Dallison, Caroline Jenkinson, Antoinette Davey, Heather O’Mahen
This mixed-methods study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of an interactive digital training programme for non-specialist supporters providing a guided self-he...
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Pregnant women’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the trimester of pregnancy Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Carolina Mariño-Narvaez, Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Marie-Christin Kraneis, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Aim: This study aimed to analyse the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women according to the pregnancy trimester, comparing their psychopathological symptomatology, pregnan...
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Development and psychometric properties of the Respectful Maternity Care Scale (RMCS) Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Melike Dişsiz, Meltem Demirgöz Bal, Zeynep Dilşah Karaçam Yılmaz, Fadime Bayrı Bingöl, Özlem Aşcı
The Respectful Maternity Care Scale (RMCS) was developed specifically to assess the health care that women receive during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. The aim of this study was to in...
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Paternal peripartum depression: emerging issues and questions on prevention, diagnosis and treatment. A consensus report from the cost action Riseup-PPD Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Kristiina Uriko, Andri Christoforou, Emma Motrico, Patricia Moreno-Peral, Burcu Kömürcü Akik, Maja Žutić, Mijke P. Lambregtse - van den Berg
Paternal peripartum depression (P-PPD) is a serious and understudied public health problem associated with impaired family functioning and child development. The lack of recognition of P-PPD may re...
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How research on personality development can improve our understanding of perinatal adjustment Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Eva Asselmann, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Julia Martini
Published in Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (Vol. 41, No. 5, 2023)
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Birth trauma: the elephant in the nursery Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Sarah Butterworth, Ruth Butterworth, Gary Urquhart Law
The current study used a multiperspectival (dyadic) IPA approach to interview eight participants (N = 4 heterosexual couples) where one parent was help-seeking for the experience of birth trauma.An...
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Developing a text message intervention for fathers with partners experiencing perinatal depression or anxiety Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Richard Fletcher, Casey Regan, Chris May, Scott White, Jennifer St George
Support from fathers to their partners is important to reduce distress in mothers during the perinatal period when conditions such as depression and anxiety can be common. The SMS4dads digital plat...
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Contribution of personal and community resources to personal growth of mothers from Israel and Turkey. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Bilgesu Kaçan-Bibican,Miriam Chasson,Orit Taubman-Ben-Ari
AIMS The transition to parenthood is considered one of the most important milestones in a person's life, bringing with it various changes and challenges. One possible outcome of such a life-altering and stressful event is the experience of personal growth (PG). This study examines the contribution of a mother's personal resources (emotion regulation strategies, resilience) and environmental resources
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Maternal childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms, bonding, and infant development: a prospective study. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Sella Devita,Camille Deforges,Myriam Bickle-Graz,Jean-François Tolsa,Vania Sandoz,Antje Horsch
BACKGROUND Childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (CB-PTSS) including general symptoms (GS, i.e., mainly negative cognitions and mood and hyperarousal symptoms) and birth-related symptoms (BRS, i.e., mostly re-experiencing and avoidance symptoms) may disrupt mother-infant bonding and infant development. This study investigated prospective and cross-sectional associations between maternal
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Fetal heart rate variability and infant self-regulation: the impact of mother’s prenatal depressive symptoms Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Tiago Miguel Pinto, Cristina Nogueira-Silva, Bárbara Figueiredo
Foetal heart rate (FHR) variability is considered a marker of foetal neurobehavioral development associated with infant self-regulation and thus may be an early precursor of the adverse impact of m...
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Fear of childbirth and its relationship with anxiety and depression among Iranian fathers: a descriptive study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Fatemeh Rashidi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Jamileh Malakouti
ABSTRACT Introduction In addition to mothers, fathers may find the perinatal period difficult and complicated and experience a wide variety of emotions, such as fear, anxiety and depression. These emotional changes can adversely affect a father’s relationships with his infant and wife. This descriptive study aims to investigate the fear of childbirth in fathers during pregnancy and explore its relationship
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A systematic review of influences and outcomes of body image in postpartum via a socioecological framework Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Megan F. Lee, Kathryn Bolton, Julian Madsen, Karena J. Burke
ABSTRACT Background Women in the postpartum period come under multi-level pressure to return to pre-pregnancy body shape and size. This pressure can lead to reduced body image satisfaction, self-esteem, and mood. In this systematic review we explored the influences and outcomes of body dissatisfaction during the postpartum period. Methods Four databases were searched using keywords: postpart* OR postnatal
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Interest in prenatal stress management training: association with medical risk and mental health Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Nichole Fairbrother, Cora L. Keeney, Arianne K. Albert
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study was to document levels of interest in stress management training (SMT) during pregnancy, including differences in interest in SMT across levels of medical risk in pregnancy. We also sought to assess differences in pregnancy-specific stress, prenatal worry and depressed mood across levels of medical risk in pregnancy and investigate predictors of interest
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Paternal bonding in pregnancy and early parenthood: a qualitative study in first-time fathers Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Noor de Waal, Marion I. van den Heuvel, Ivan Nyklíček, Victor J. M. Pop, Myrthe G. B. M. Boekhorst
ABSTRACT The birth of an infant marks a period of profound change in first-time parents. Parental love and warmth, however, already begin to develop during pregnancy. Also for fathers, the development of bonding to the infant may be a unique process. The current qualitative study aimed to explore views and experiences of first-time fathers on the origins and development of paternal bonding during pregnancy
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Hebrew validation of the postpartum bonding questionnaire: a study of mothers and fathers Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Maor Kalfon- Hakhmigari, Hila Segal, Yoav Peled, Jonathan E. Handelzalts
ABSTRACT Objective The Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ) is a self-report questionnaire designed to screen disorders of the mother–infant relationship. The PBQ was adapted to several countries, though there is no agreement on the accepted number of items and factors. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Hebrew version for both mothers and fathers. Methods Participants
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“The biggest disappointment”: women’s expectations from sex are ignored, from the perspective of infertile women Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Sevda Karakaş, Rukiye Höbek Akarsu, Özden Tandoğan, Özlem Şahan
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study is to determine the attitudes, behaviours and experiences of infertile women towards sexuality. Methods This study was carried out in the infertility outpatient clinic of a state hospital in Istanbul of Turkey. Fifteen infertile women who had been receiving primary infertility treatment for at least two years and were actively continuing infertility treatment
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Practitioner perspectives on the use of selected fear of childbirth screening tools within a clinical context Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Claire A. Marshall, Catriona Jones, Kate Burt, Victoria Lappin, Colin R. Martin, Julie Jomeen, Abigail Webb
ABSTRACT Fear of childbirth (FOC), or tokophobia, can influence several medical and obstetric variables, and is a significant predictor of maternal and mental health outcomes and birth experiences. Current practice in the UK does not include initial screening for tokophobia, rather, assessment and support occur under extreme circumstances e.g. maternal requests for caesarean sections or pregnancy termination
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The time of motherhood in a time of crisis: a longitudinal qualitative study. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Alessia Caffieri,Giorgia Margherita
AIMS/BACKGROUND The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of women in the perinatal period has been widely shown in literature. Although longitudinal quantitative studies investigated the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both women and children's health, no longitudinal qualitative study can be found within literature. The study aimed at an in-depth exploration of the longitudinal
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Mother–infant bonding in the first nine months postpartum: the role of mother’s attachment style and psychological flexibility Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Paula Vagos, Vera Mateus, Joana Silva, Vânia Araújo, Ana Xavier, Lara Palmeira
ABSTRACT Introduction Mother’s bond to the infant in the postpartum period plays an important role in the subsequent mother–infant relationship and the infant’s socio-emotional functioning. Several maternal characteristics, such as attachment style and psychological flexibility, may contribute to the quality of mother–infant bonding, though literature examining these variables is still scarce. The
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Informational video impact before caesarean delivery on anxiety and satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-29 Saeed Baradwan, Abdulrahim Gari, Albaraa Alnoury, Khalid Khadawardi, Ehab Badghish, Samir Khamis Galal, Osama Deif, Ahmed Hashim Mohammed, Ahmed Mouner Ibrahim, Mohamad Ismail, Mohamed Elmezaien, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhakim, Ahmed Mahmoud M.M. Elgarhy, Tamer M.A. Ewieda, Wael Mohamed Elmahdi Ibrahim, Mohamed K. Etman
ABSTRACT Background Anxiety prior to caesarean section can lead to a negative birth experience, which may affect different aspects of woman’s life in the long term. Improving preoperative information may result in lower anxiety leading to a more positive birth experience. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of informational video before planned caesarean delivery on maternal anxiety and satisfaction
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The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on perceived mother-infant bonding: a qualitative study Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Madeleine Benton, Jessica Bird, Susan Pawlby, Khalida Ismail
ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is rapidly increasing. It is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes for women and their babies. Mother-infant bonding is important for maternal health and infant development, but the effect of GDM on mother-infant bonding has not been examined. Objective To explore and describe the impact of GDM on perceived
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Perinatal experiences of Ukrainian women at the beginning of the war Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Liudmyla Krupelnytska, Olha Morozova-Larina
ABSTRACT Objective Pregnancy and childbirth are related to the experience of distress at their core. However, this distress is significantly increased under war conditions. The study aims to examine the perinatal experience of women during the war in Ukraine. Methods 12 Ukrainian women who were pregnant and lived in Kyiv or the suburbs of Kyiv from February to May 2022 took part in the study. In-depth
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Pandemic-related stress in pregnant women during the first COVID-19 lockdown and neonatal development Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Blanca Riquelme-Gallego, Sergio Martínez-Vázquez, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez
ABSTRACT Background Maternal stress and psychopathology have a negative effect on mothers and neonates. Maternal stress may affect neonatal growth and development both physically and psychologically. Purpose To study the impact of pandemic-related pregnancy stress and maternal psychopathological symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 on neonatal development. Methods A two-phase prospective study
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The experience of men following stillbirth: the case of Israeli bereaved fathers Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Nurit Glaser Chodik, Nehami Baum
ABSTRACT Purpose This paper explores the impact of stillbirth among men in Israeli society, which is marked by strong pronatalist norms. It sought to evaluate the impact of perceived social expectations and interactions with family, friends, and healthcare providers on the experience of problematic levels of grief among men experiencing stillbirth. Methods Thirty men after stillbirth were interviewed
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Social support, temperament and previous prenatal loss interact to predict depression and anxiety during pregnancy Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Oiana Echabe-Ecenarro, Izaskun Orue, Nerea Cortazar
ABSTRACT Background Pregnancy is considered a complex period in a woman’s life due to the changes that occur at different levels, which increase her vulnerability to developing psychological symptoms. A woman’s temperament and perceived social support may play important roles in the development of such symptomatology. The main objective of the present work was to evaluate whether social support is
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Development of negative and positive emotionality in irritable and nonirritable neonates Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Beth Troutman, Allison M. Momany, Kelly L. Elliott
ABSTRACT Objective The current study compares the development of negative and positive emotionality of irritable and nonirritable neonates. Background Research indicates that the first few months of life are marked by decreases in negative emotionality and increases in positive emotionality. Methods The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) was administered twice to 111 neonates at 3 and 4 weeks
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Mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in perinatal women living in Puerto Rico Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Marianela Rodríguez-Reynaldo, Zilkia Rivera-Orraca, Gian Ramos Monserrate, Karen Martínez-González
ABSTRACT Background: Studies have reported an increase in mental health disorders during the perinatal period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine restrictions imposed. The effects of untreated maternal mental health have an adverse impact on the mother, the development of the baby, and the family system. Determinants of health, recent natural disasters, and disparities in perinatal
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Research on stillbirth: back and forth between the researcher’s and mother’s perspective Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Camille Deforges
Published in Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (Vol. 41, No. 4, 2023)
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Relationship between social support and perinatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Katina Kovacheva, María de la Fe Rodríguez-Muñoz, Diego Gómez-Baya, Sara Domínguez-Salas, Emma Motrico
ABSTRACT Aims/Background This research aimed to identify the sources of social support and its relationship with perinatal depression (PPD) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Design/Methods We carried out a cross-sectional study with a sample of 3,356 women during perinatal period living in Spain. We used five items from the Spanish version of the Coronavirus Perinatal Experiences – Impact
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Sperm donor relations among adult offspring conceived via insemination by lesbian parents Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-07-02 Audrey S. Koh, Esther D. Rothblum, Henny M.W. Bos, Nicola Carone, Nanette K. Gartrell
ABSTRACT Aim The present study examined how adult offspring of lesbian parents relate to their anonymous, open-identity, or known donors. Design An online survey of 75 donor-conceived offspring of lesbian parents, aged 30–33 years, participating in Wave 7 of a U.S. 36-year longitudinal study of planned lesbian-parent families was conducted. Offspring were asked about donor type, motivations for contacting
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Dyadic approach to maturity to parenthood: multilevel study on attachment in expectant and non-expectant couples Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Ariadna Beata Łada-Maśko, Maria Kaźmierczak
ABSTRACT Objective This study examined links between attachment styles and maturity to parenthood and its dimensions across different age groups of childless young adult couples. The role of developmental factors (age, assuming parental role) for maturity to parenthood was also investigated. Background Relational and individual factors have both been confirmed to be crucial for the transition to parenthood
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Paternal bonding is influenced by prenatal paternal depression and trait-anxiety Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 Patricia Trautmann-Villalba, Petra Davidova, Miriam Kalok, Corina Essel, Fadia Ben Ahmed, Yasmina Kingeter, Anna Linda Leutritz, Andreas Reif, Franz Bahlmann, Sarah Kittel-Schneider
ABSTRACT Background Even though the development of an emotional bond to the child involves both parents, studies on the development of paternal bonding and the influencing factors are scarce. This pilot study examines the quality of paternal postnatal bonding in association with paternal depressive and anxiety symptoms before and after birth. Methods: Expecting parents (n = 81) were recruited from
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The Effects of MBSR Programme on Prenatal Comfort and Fetal Health Anxiety in Pregnant Women Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology (IF 3.207) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Emine İbici Akca, Nilay Gökbulut, Sıdıka Ozlem Cengizhan
ABSTRACT Objective This study was conducted to examine the effect of the online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme applied to pregnant women on their prenatal comfort and foetal anxiety levels. Material and Method This randomised controlled study was conducted between July and October 2022, with 89 pregnant women registered in a Family Health Centre of Adiyaman, located in the Southeastern