Family Nurture Intervention and mother–preterm infant autonomic emotional connection in the neonatal intensive care unit: A review

Acta Paediatrica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 3, 2024

Abstract Aim We review methods and outcomes of a novel parenting intervention, Family Nurture Intervention (FNI), that promotes early mother–infant autonomic co‐regulation emotional connection in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods FNI involves individualised calming sessions combined with maternal expression. Two parallel group randomised controlled trials have evaluated FNI. The first, recruited 150 preterm newborns (26–34 weeks GA) their mothers, into two groups: ( n = 78) Standard Care (SC) only 72). Dyadic, infant were assessed at discharge, 18‐months 4–5 years corrected age. second,recruited 135 infants from level 4 NICUs (FNI 66, SC 69) similar discharge/term equivalent. Results Relative to SC, showed improved development relational health through 5 years. At term age, had better regulation more mature brain activity cortical connectivity on EEG. mothers also reported fewer anxiety depression symptoms post‐discharge. 18‐month, obtained higher cognitive language scores, lower attention social behaviour scores than infants. Conclusions improves life high‐risk Further research is important assess its efficacy other populations contexts.

Language: Английский

Early parent‐child interaction and home environments of children exposed prenatally to opioids: A comparison of biological mothers and out‐of‐home caregivers

Infant Mental Health Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

Abstract Children born to mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD) are at increased risk of maltreatment and out‐of‐home care (OOHC) placement. This study examines the parent‐child interaction quality home environments 92 New Zealand children prenatal exposure (OE) 106 non‐opioid‐exposed (NE) children. Experiences for those in maternal versus OOHC were particular interest. Biological completed a lifestyle interview during late pregnancy/at birth. At 18 months, observations, maternal/primary caregiver interviews, Home Observation Measurement Environment visit. age 4.5, underwent developmental assessment. By 20% OE OOHC. Mothers OUD who younger, less cooperative, had polysubstance pregnancy more likely have lost custody their child. mother's experienced positive parenting lower‐quality than NE similarly resourced children, yet lower levels parental warmth responsiveness. Early predicted child cognition, language, behavior 3 years later, underscoring critical importance supporting psychosocial needs children's parents/caregivers improve long‐term outcomes.

Language: Английский

Implementation of developmental positioning of preterm infants in a German NICU - A monocentric online survey

Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 31(3), P. 101665 - 101665

Published: April 8, 2025

Language: Английский