Kathreim Macedo da Rosa1, Carolina Coelho Scholl2, Lidiane Aguiar Ferreira3, Jéssica Puchalski Trettim4, Gabriela Kurz da Cunha5, Bárbara Borges Rubin6, Rayssa da Luz Martins7, Janaína Vieira Dos Santos Motta8, Tatiane Bilhalva Fogaça9, Gabriele Ghisleni10, Karen Amaral Tavares Pinheiro11, Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro12, Luciana de Avila Quevedo13, Mariana Bonati de Matos14. 1. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: kathreimrosa@gmail.com. 2. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: carolinacscholl@gmail.com. 3. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: lidiane.af@hotmail.com. 4. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: jessicatrettim@gmail.com. 5. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: gabriellakcunha@hotmail.com. 6. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: barbararubiin@hotmail.com. 7. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: rayssa.enfermagem2012@gmail.com. 8. Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Marechal Deodoro, 1160, 96020-220, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: jsantos.epi@gmail.com. 9. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: tbilhalva@gmail.com. 10. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: bibighis@gmail.com. 11. Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Avenida Itália, s/n - Km 8, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: karenap@terra.com.br. 12. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: ricardop@terra.com.br. 13. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: lu.quevedo@bol.com.br. 14. Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: marianabonatidematos@gmail.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The parental bond is characterized by the perception of care and protection received by parental figures throughout human development. During the gestational period, the intensity in which the woman manifests behaviors and feelings for the fetus was denominated maternal-fetal attachment (MFA). In this perspective, the literature indicates that there is association between MFA and the pregnant woman's perception about the bond established with her parents. AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the association between MFA and perceived parental bonds of pregnant women in the city of Pelotas/RS (Brazil). STUDY DESIGN: This is a cohort study with 839 women during their gestational period. All women answered to the Parental Bonding Instrument to investigate the perceived parental bonds, and the MFA was assessed through the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale. RESULTS: The main results showed that perceived paternal overprotection was associated with a higher MFA after adjustment (B 2.00 CI95% 0.30; 3.70). Additionally, the pregnant women who were in the first trimester of pregnancy (p < 0.001), who did not live with a partner (p = 0.018), and who did not feel supported by the baby's father during pregnancy (p = 0.014) presented lower scores of MFA. CONCLUSION: This study showed the importance of the paternal role in the women's life, considering the perception of the bond with their father during their development, an adequate support by the father of the baby, and the presence of a partner during pregnancy. As a result, the paternal role may influence the feelings and behaviors of greater affection, care, and concern regarding the fetus.
BACKGROUND: The parental bond is characterized by the perception of care and protection received by parental figures throughout human development. During the gestational period, the intensity in which the woman manifests behaviors and feelings for the fetus was denominated maternal-fetal attachment (MFA). In this perspective, the literature indicates that there is association between MFA and the pregnant woman's perception about the bond established with her parents. AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the association between MFA and perceived parental bonds of pregnant women in the city of Pelotas/RS (Brazil). STUDY DESIGN: This is a cohort study with 839 women during their gestational period. All women answered to the Parental Bonding Instrument to investigate the perceived parental bonds, and the MFA was assessed through the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale. RESULTS: The main results showed that perceived paternal overprotection was associated with a higher MFA after adjustment (B 2.00 CI95% 0.30; 3.70). Additionally, the pregnant women who were in the first trimester of pregnancy (p < 0.001), who did not live with a partner (p = 0.018), and who did not feel supported by the baby's father during pregnancy (p = 0.014) presented lower scores of MFA. CONCLUSION: This study showed the importance of the paternal role in the women's life, considering the perception of the bond with their father during their development, an adequate support by the father of the baby, and the presence of a partner during pregnancy. As a result, the paternal role may influence the feelings and behaviors of greater affection, care, and concern regarding the fetus.
Authors: Adela Yarcheski; Noreen E Mahon; Thomas J Yarcheski; Michele M Hanks; Barbara L Cannella Journal: Int J Nurs Stud Date: 2008-12-09 Impact factor: 5.837
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