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Abstract
Background and objectives
Mother-infant bonding is the intense attachment that offers the groundwork for the child's forthcoming adaptation and developmental milestones. Kangaroo mother care(KMC) is an evidence-based intervention in preterm LBW infants to enhance growth, development and bonding. We planned this study to evaluate the impact of KMC on mother-infant bonding using a self-administered Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ)
Methods
This prospective observational before-after study was conducted in 50 stable very low birth weight mother-infant dyads in a tertiary NICU over 3 months. We evaluated the impact of KMC in improving mother-infant bonding using the Postpartum bonding questionnaire(PBQ) after 7 days of KMC.
Results
We observed a statistically significant improvement in PBQ scores after 7 days of KMC in three domains - Affective response(p < 0.001), anger and rejection(p 0.023) and confidence and anxiety(p = 0.001).
Conclusions
KMC improves mother infant bonding in domains like affective response, confidence-anxiety and anger-rejection.
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Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.