[Maternal-fetal attachment during pregnancy--possibility and challenge for anterpartal care]

Duodecim. 2015;131(2):143-9.
[Article in Finnish]

Abstract

Mother's substance abuse, depression, very young or old age, poor social support, private negative experiences of personal relationships in childhood, and fear of childbirth may impair the normal development of attachment during pregnancy. The recognition of potential risk factors of attachment of the pregnant mother and future early interaction is possible in anterpartal care. Systematic development and study of effectiveness of interventions strengthening the attachment are essential. Ultrasound consultation appears to be one of the promising tools in strengthening the attachment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mother-Child Relations*
  • Object Attachment*
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal