Maternal Resolution of Grief After Preterm Birth: Implications for Infant Attachment Security

2011121 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Prachi Shah · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Julie Poehlmann · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Abstract

Maternal grief resolution regarding the experience of preterm birth and the quality of maternal interactions have important implications for emerging attachment security for infants born prematurely.

Topics & Keywords

Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Child Abuse and Trauma

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 127, Issue 2, pp. 284-292

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-1080

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