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 …

Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding the correlations among
interpersonal relationships, stress, and health. Moreover, adult attachment is an important …

Bonding is crucial to perinatal mental health. Despite an extensive body of literature on
maternal bonding, few studies have focused on paternal bonding. This scoping review …

Pregnancy offers a unique period for initiating preventive parenting interventions.
Disturbances in maternal-fetal bonding may indicate suboptimal parenting and a need for …

Attachment theory is built on the assumption of consistency; the mother–infant bond is
thought to underpin the life-long representations individuals construct of attachment …

Background Prenatal depression and adult attachment are factors that affect the
establishment of an intimate relationship between a mother and fetus. The study explored …

Objective The peripartum period can go along with increased insecurity, strain or frustration,
potentially leading to a dissatisfying experience of motherhood, which itself is associated …

Background: This study explores the effect of antenatal education on fathers' attitudes
toward:(i) breastfeeding and (ii) attachment to the fetus. A secondary aim is to explore the …

This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 stress and anxiety on prenatal
attachment during the second trimester of gestation. Pregnancy is an important stage for …

Background: During the transition to parenthood, a complex network of relationships unfolds
between father, mother and the child. Expectant parents begin bonding with their unborn …