medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Abstract The goal of this study was to examine correlates maternal-fetal attachment in a diverse sample young pregnant mothers. Although studies have looked at social determinants health and attachment, none examined that may be more prevalent younger populations including prenatal drug use or fear childbirth. We analyzed data from prospective cohort 154 adolescents adults (75.5% Black/African American, 15.6% white, 7.5% biracial, 1.4% other) ranging 14-21 years old. Participants were recruited early pregnancy completed online surveys during each trimester pregnancy. Maternal fetal measured with the Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS) between 30-36 weeks gestation. A linear regression model constructed determine independent contributions demographic variables (age, race, sexual minority status), maternal mental health, substance use, support attachment. Third support, presence natural mentor, not having partner, lower childbirth associated higher MAAS scores, therefore greater accounting for 32% variance scores. age, psychological symptoms significantly related sample. Social patient education lessen should target interventions improve adolescent adult women. Fostering supporting mentorship also promising avenue bonding patients. More research is needed better understand impact perceived body dissatisfaction, physical fitness, healthcare access, pre-existing OB/GYN conditions, breastfeeding, history emotional neglect, future child rearing address gaps knowledge within field.
Language: Английский