In the current study, the same instrument was used during the various phases | 4 UvA minds-Academic Treatment Centre for Parent and Child, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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A longitudinal study of maternal attachment and infant developmental outcomes |
DOI: Since disturbances in the mother-child bond increase the risk of negative consequences for child development, it is important to identify risk and protective factors for bonding as well as longitudinal associations | 1 Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands |
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PMID: 33508560 Free PMC article | A literature update on maternal-fetal attachment |
Professionals in clinical practice should be aware of partner support, engagement with fetal movements, and postnatal depressive symptoms: All these factors offer opportunities for improving the bonding processes.
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