Parenthood after reproductive loss: How psychotherapy can help with postpartum adjustment and parent–infant attachment.

Psychotherapy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Diamond ◽  
Martha O. Diamond
Keyword(s):  
Infant Attachment ◽  
Postpartum Adjustment ◽  
Reproductive Loss

Breastfeeding Training through Role-Play and Effects on Mother-infant Attachment Behaviours: A Randomised Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farokh Saljughi ◽  
Mitra Savabi-Esfahani ◽  
Shahnaz Kohan ◽  
Soheila Ehsanpour
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Behaviour ◽  
Infant Attachment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of

Mother-infant attachment is an intimate, lasting and satisfying relationship that leads to better cognitive, emotional and social growth of the infant. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of breastfeeding training by role-play on mother-infant attachment behaviours. This research was a randomised clinical trial (parallel design). Inclusion criteria were: no history of mental disorders; ability to read and write the Persian language to complete the questionnaire; no history of drug and tobacco intake in primigravida women. The sample comprised 100 pregnant women (in 2 groups), selected through simple random sampling at healthcare centres. The researcher reviewed prenatal care registries of selected healthcare centres and extracted the names of pregnant women in their early third trimester. The data were imported into randomisation software. The control group received routine breastfeeding training, while the intervention group received routine training together with training through role-play. The data collection tool was the Maternal Behaviour Inventory Questionnaire. Consequently 75 samples were analysed in SPSS16. Independent t-tests and chi-square tests were used to examine the difference between the two groups. Results showed that the mean score of mother-infant attachment one week after delivery was significantly higher in the intervention group in comparison to that in the control group (p<0.001). No significant difference was observed between the two groups in maternal age, age of marriage, neonatal gender, maternal employment and education, number of parity, and number of abortions (P>0.05). Since breastfeeding training through role-play could affect mother-infant attachment, it is suggested that this type of training should be provided for pregnant women to promote mother-infant attachment and exclusive breastfeeding.

Subjective experiences of participating in an attachment-based early intervention parenting program

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110082
Author(s):  
Sophie Li-Shan Tan ◽  
Lesley Stafford ◽  
Christina Bryant ◽  
Hannah Jensen ◽  
Angela Komiti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Parenting Program ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Infant Attachment ◽  
Emotional Interaction ◽  
Child Attachment ◽  
Parenting Role

This qualitative study evaluated an attachment-based group parenting program that utilises mentalisation-based approach. The Building Early Attachment and Resilience (BEAR) program was designed to promote parent-child attachment across the perinatal period and has pre- and post-natal arms. The post-natal component targets mothers and infants at risk for early disturbances of attachment to, and emotional interaction. This evaluation study aimed to explore mothers’ subjective experiences of the post-natal BEAR program in encouraging mothers’ reflection on their role as a parent. Thirteen mothers were interviewed. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, with five themes emerging. Overall, mothers reported that the intervention promoted reflection about the parenting role, contributed to perceptions of improved mother-infant interactions and increased understanding of their infant’s internal experiences. The results suggest the BEAR program is acceptable and facilitates the development of secure parent-infant attachment.

scholarly journals From Infant Attachment Disorganization to Adult Dissociation: Relational Adaptations or Traumatic Experiences?

2006 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karlen Lyons-Ruth ◽  
Lissa Dutra ◽  
Michelle R. Schuder ◽  
Ilaria Bianchi
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Infant Attachment ◽  
Attachment Disorganization
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