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The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on perceived mother-infant bonding: a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: It was found that GDM can have both positive and negative impacts on perceived mother-infant bonding, which appear to change over the course of the perinatal period. Further observational research is needed to assist in understanding the impact of GDM on mother-infant bonding and the potential mediating effect of mental disorders, including depression.PMID:37493446 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2023.2239834 (Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology)
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - July 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Madeleine Benton Jessica Bird Susan Pawlby Khalida Ismail Source Type: research

Perinatal experiences of Ukrainian women at the beginning of the war
CONCLUSION: The study revealed negative and positive aspects of the perinatal experience of Ukrainian women during the war. Providing access to medical advice, facilitating uncertainty reduction, and communication between women and their families contribute to positive perinatal experiences of pregnant women and new mothers during the war.PMID:37485953 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2023.2240827 (Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology)
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - July 24, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Liudmyla Krupelnytska Olha Morozova-Larina Source Type: research

Pandemic-related stress in pregnant women during the first COVID-19 lockdown and neonatal development
J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2023 Jul 19:1-16. doi: 10.1080/02646838.2023.2237527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Maternal stress and psychopathology have a negative effect on mothers and neonates. Maternal stress may affect neonatal growth and development both physically and psychologically.PURPOSE: To study the impact of pandemic-related pregnancy stress and maternal psychopathological symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 on neonatal development.METHODS: A two-phase prospective study was carried out on a sample of 181 pregnant women ranged from 18 to 40 years old in Spain (Europe). Phase 1: Pandemic-relat...
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - July 20, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Blanca Riquelme-Gallego Sergio Mart ínez-Vázquez Rafael A Caparros-Gonzalez Source Type: research

The experience of men following stillbirth: the case of Israeli bereaved fathers
CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that many most interviewees (25 out of 30) focused on their spouse's grief and recovery, diminishing their own remorse while receiving little recognition and support. Our findings may contribute to the overarching understanding of this particular kind of loss, and promote the creation of specially targeted interventions.PMID:37461834 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2023.2237541 (Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology)
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - July 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nurit Glaser Chodik Nehami Baum Source Type: research

Development of negative and positive emotionality in irritable and nonirritable neonates
CONCLUSION: Implications of these results for parent education and early intervention are discussed.PMID:37458119 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2023.2233987 (Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology)
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - July 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Beth Troutman Allison M Momany Kelly L Elliott Source Type: research