Maternal depression, anxiety, stress, and maternal-infant attachment in the neonatal intensive care unit

2019109 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Alexa Bonacquisti · Holy Family University

Chavis A. Patterson · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Abstract

This study demonstrates that NICU admission may heighten maternal risk for psychiatric symptoms, and maternal-infant attachment in the NICU may be an important correlate of maternal anxiety and stress symptoms.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Infant Development and Preterm Care Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology

Volume 38, Issue 3, pp. 297-310

DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2019.1695041

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