What factors are most important for the development of the maternal-fetal relationship? A prospective study among pregnant women in Danish general practice
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What factors are most important for the development of the maternal-fetal relationship? A prospective study among pregnant women in Danish general practice. / Ertmann, Ruth K.; Bang, Christine W.; Kriegbaum, Margit; Vaever, Mette S.; Kragstrup, Jakob; Siersma, Volkert; Wilson, Philip; Lutterodt, Melissa C.; Smith-Nielsen, Johanne.
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T1 - What factors are most important for the development of the maternal-fetal relationship?
T2 - A prospective study among pregnant women in Danish general practice
AU - Ertmann, Ruth K.
AU - Bang, Christine W.
AU - Kriegbaum, Margit
AU - Vaever, Mette S.
AU - Kragstrup, Jakob
AU - Siersma, Volkert
AU - Wilson, Philip
AU - Lutterodt, Melissa C.
AU - Smith-Nielsen, Johanne
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Background: Development of the maternal antenatal attachment (MAA) constitutes an important aspect of the transition into motherhood. Early identification of women at risk of developing a poor MAA provides possibilities for preventive interventions targeting maternal mental health and the emerging mother-infant relationship. In this study, we investigate the relative importance of an extensive set of psychosocial, pregnancy-related, and physiological factors measured in the first trimester of pregnancy for MAA measured in third trimester.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among pregnant women in Danish general practice (GP). Data were obtained in the first and the third trimester from pregnancy health records and electronic questionnaires associated with routine GP antenatal care visits. The Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS) was used to assess maternal antenatal attachment. The relative importance of potential determinants of maternal antenatal attachment was assessed by the relative contribution of each factor to the fit (R-2) calculated from multivariable regression models.Results: The sample consisted of 1328 women. Low antenatal attachment (Total MAASConclusion: Pregnant women reporting lack of social support and general low physical and mental well-being early in pregnancy may be at risk for developing a poor MAA. An approach targeting both psychosocial and physiological well-being may positively influence expectant mothers' successful adaptation to motherhood.
AB - Background: Development of the maternal antenatal attachment (MAA) constitutes an important aspect of the transition into motherhood. Early identification of women at risk of developing a poor MAA provides possibilities for preventive interventions targeting maternal mental health and the emerging mother-infant relationship. In this study, we investigate the relative importance of an extensive set of psychosocial, pregnancy-related, and physiological factors measured in the first trimester of pregnancy for MAA measured in third trimester.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among pregnant women in Danish general practice (GP). Data were obtained in the first and the third trimester from pregnancy health records and electronic questionnaires associated with routine GP antenatal care visits. The Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS) was used to assess maternal antenatal attachment. The relative importance of potential determinants of maternal antenatal attachment was assessed by the relative contribution of each factor to the fit (R-2) calculated from multivariable regression models.Results: The sample consisted of 1328 women. Low antenatal attachment (Total MAASConclusion: Pregnant women reporting lack of social support and general low physical and mental well-being early in pregnancy may be at risk for developing a poor MAA. An approach targeting both psychosocial and physiological well-being may positively influence expectant mothers' successful adaptation to motherhood.
KW - Maternal antenatal attachment
KW - Pregnant
KW - General practice
KW - Cohort
KW - Risk factors
KW - Pregnancy-related symptoms
KW - PRENATAL ATTACHMENT
KW - ANTENATAL ATTACHMENT
KW - DUTCH VERSION
KW - INFANT
KW - RELIABILITY
KW - VALIDITY
KW - MOTHERS
KW - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
KW - ASSOCIATION
KW - PREDICTORS
U2 - 10.1186/s40359-020-00499-x
DO - 10.1186/s40359-020-00499-x
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 33397501
VL - 9
JO - BMC psychology
JF - BMC psychology
SN - 2050-7283
IS - 1
M1 - 2
ER -
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