Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology最新文献

{"title":"Do infant body movements reflect emotional states? Evidence from two pilot studies.","authors":"Marianne Jover, Fabrice Cauchard, Elodie Guglieri, Elodie Vidal, Celine Scola","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2668520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2668520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although theories support the idea that infants' body movements convey emotional information, little research has examined how adults use these movements as cues to emotional states, and the available empirical findings remain limited and inconsistent. Two experiments were conducted with mothers and students in psychomotor therapy to investigate whether adults can infer infants' emotional states solely from their body movements.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using videos of 4-month-old infants that presented either unedited footage or isolated facial, vocal, or body movement cues, we asked participants (<i>N</i> = 44 mothers; <i>N</i> = 40 students) to assess the infants' emotional valence, intensity, and their confidence in these assessments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that both mothers and students were able to identify emotional valence in the body-movement - only condition, although not across all videos. Moreover, ratings of intensity and certainty were lower in the body-movement - only condition than in the other conditions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest that body movements can convey key information about infants' emotional valence for both parents and non-parent adults. Further research is required to identify the specific movement features that convey this information and to understand why they are so difficult to extract.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Which support matters when? Relational functioning and posttraumatic stress in NICU parents.","authors":"Katherine A McDermott, Courtney C Louis, Elizabeth A Rochon, Victoria A Grunberg","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2666573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2666573","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>For parents, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is often traumatic as they witness their babies fight for their lives. About 30-40% of parents endorse symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS) during or after hospitalisation. Given the importance of relational health for trauma, understanding which relationships may offset risk is key.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We conducted a prospective study to examine whether relational functioning during the NICU was uniquely associated with parental PTS in the NICU and at 1- and 3-month follow-ups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Individual parents who were partnered (<i>N</i> = 144) of babies in the NICU completed validated measures of PTS and relational functioning (general social support, family support, couple satisfaction, parent-staff interactions). We conducted hierarchical regressions to examine which sources of support (during the NICU) were associated with PTS at each timepoint.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At T1, only general social support uniquely explained variance in PTS (β = -.33, <i>p</i> = .012), while higher couple satisfaction emerged as the unique predictor of lower PTS at T2 (β = -.49, <i>p</i>= <.001) and T3 (β = -.39, <i>p</i> = .003), alongside higher education. Exploratory analyses indicated that greater general support was associated with lower PTS among mothers but not fathers (β = 3.03, <i>p</i> = .039); however, no moderation was observed at T2 nor T3.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Multidimensional social support and couple satisfaction may buffer the effects of NICU trauma on PTS. Relational interventions that leverage general support during the NICU and enhance the quality of the parents' relationship may help to reduce risk for parental PTSD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prenatal anomaly diagnosis and healthy birth: socio-psychological experiences of women in Turkey.","authors":"Begüm Ceylan Yorulmaz, Elif Kaya","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2664027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2664027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pregnancy is a critical period for safeguarding maternal and foetal health, often involving diagnostic and screening methods to detect risks early. These decisions impact not only the foetus (e.g. abortion) but also the mother (e.g. anxiety, depression), the partner (e.g. family conflict), and society. The prenatal period is especially complex due to the physical, psychological, and social changes it entails. This study aims to explore in depth the psychological and social experiences of women who were informed of a potential foetal anomaly during pregnancy but ultimately gave birth to healthy babies. Rather than focusing solely on the diagnostic process, the study sought to understand how women internally managed the uncertainty and emotional burden.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach and interviewed 18 women who were informed of a potential foetal anomaly but gave birth to healthy babies. A total of 151 pages of transcribed data were thematically analysed using Maxqda software.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Six themes emerged: confronting anomaly suspicion, the socio-psychological state of the pregnant woman, reactions from family and partner, process management, difficulties encountered, and emotions during childbirth. Participants reported significant emotional impact upon learning of a possible foetal anomaly, followed by socio-psychological challenges after the diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings demonstrate that prenatal anomaly diagnoses affect women on multiple levels, transcending the clinical domain. Holistic prenatal care that acknowledges emotional, social, and cultural dimensions - alongside medical needs - is essential for supporting women during these experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Refining a framework for perinatal wellbeing through the lens of mothers: a qualitative study.","authors":"Franziska Wadephul, Julia Marsden, Lesley Glover, Julie Jomeen","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2659175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2659175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although perinatal wellbeing has emerged as a multidimensional concept aligned with women-centred, personalised models of care, it is still commonly defined in narrow terms undermining its usefulness for clinical practice, service evaluation and intervention design. The aim of the study was to explore women's experiences and narratives of perinatal wellbeing during the perinatal period (pregnancy-12 months postpartum) and to report how these narratives informed the refinement of the Perinatal Wellbeing (PWB) framework.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty-two pregnant women and mothers completed an online qualitative survey. Responses were analysed thematically to identify key themes and subthemes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes emerged: (1) Characteristics of perinatal wellbeing as multidimensional, dynamic, and linked to infant wellbeing; (2) A challenging time shaped by competing demands, identity shifts, and societal expectations; (3) Regaining and maintaining wellbeing through agency, autonomy, and self-care; and (4) Other factors influencing wellbeing, including support, healthcare relationships, work, environment, and personal history.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The refined PWB framework conceptualises perinatal wellbeing as a dynamic, multidimensional and relational experience that extends beyond symptom reduction, shaped by caregiving responsibilities, agency and contextual supports. These findings highlight the need for women-centred, personalised models of perinatal care that move beyond 'one-size-fits-all' approaches and embed wellbeing frameworks that reflect women's lived experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Breastfeeding, gestational diabetes and maternal distress in Iran: findings from the PERSIAN cohort.","authors":"Jeni Baykoca, Madeleine Benton, Mollie Payne, Nabiha Waheed, Yasaman Noori, Motahar Heidari-Beni, Shahrbanoo Seyed Daniali, Khalida Ismail, Roya Kelishadi","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2662667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2662667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Exclusive breastfeeding rates in Iran remain below international recommendations, while gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) rates are increasing. Evidence from Western countries suggests GDM and postnatal psychological distress may hinder breastfeeding. We assessed associations between postnatal distress and breastfeeding in women with and without GDM in a Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) population where cultural, social, and health system contexts differ.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were from the Isfahan site of the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in Iran (PERSIAN) Birth Cohort (<i>n</i> = 2,823). GDM was self-reported during pregnancy. Postnatal psychological distress was assessed at two months postnatal using a single-item measure of sadness/helplessness, which, although limited, may reflect the challenges in measuring mental health status in Iran. Breastfeeding outcomes were reported retrospectively at 12 months. Logistic and linear regressions adjusted for maternal age and education.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Women with GDM were less likely to initiate breastfeeding (adjusted OR = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.16-0.40) and reported shorter exclusive breastfeeding (adjusted β = -0.47 months, 95% CI = -0.68 to -0.25). Psychological distress was not associated with breastfeeding initiation but was associated with shorter exclusivity (mild distress: β = -0.32 months; moderate - severe distress: β = -0.48 months). Interaction analyses suggested a stronger negative effect of GDM on exclusivity in women without distress, though this finding was exploratory.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>GDM was associated with reduced breastfeeding initiation and shorter exclusivity, while distress modestly reduced exclusivity. The interpretation is limited by lack of validation for the psychological distress measure.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maternal stress and interpersonal sensitivity during pregnancy: impact on offspring's stress and temperament.","authors":"Carolina Mariño-Narvaez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Jose A Puertas-Gonzalez, Raquel Gonzalez-Perez, Carmen Nacarino-Palma, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2662664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2662664","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prenatal events can influence maternal and offspring health, as supported by Barker's Hypothesis, which suggests that early environmental factors affect long-term health. Maternal interpersonal sensitivity (insecurity and discomfort in social interactions) has been linked to offspring introversion and depression in adulthood. Several studies have further established an association between maternal HPA axis activation, as measured by cortisol release, and adverse outcomes in child development.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>For that reason, this study assessed how maternal hair cortisol concentrations (HCC), prenatal stress and prenatal interpersonal sensitivity relate to offspring HCC and temperament at 36 months.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>51 mother-child-dyads participated, maternal stress was evaluated using psychological questionnaires, while interpersonal sensitivity was assessed with the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R). Besides, HCC were assessed during pregnancy and at 36 months of delivery. Children's temperament was assessed using the Emotionality, Activity and Sociability Temperament Survey (EAS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A positive association was found between maternal prenatal HCC and interpersonal sensitivity with child HCC at 36 months. Besides, higher prenatal maternal interpersonal sensitivity was related to low offspring sociability at 36 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These novel findings are of clinical relevance given the role of cortisol in offspring development and the potentially negative consequences of reduced sociability during childhood, which include rejection, low self-esteem, and increased risks of anxiety, depression, and internalising disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric evaluation of the Czech Peripartum Depression Scale in pregnant and postpartum women.","authors":"Alena Lochmannová, Colin R Martin, Sandra Nakić Radoš","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2662675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2662675","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pregnancy and the first postpartum year are periods of increased vulnerability to depressive symptoms with important consequences for women and their infants. Timely identification is crucial, and validated instruments for peripartum depression detection according to the current diagnostic criteria are needed. This study translated and evaluated the Czech version of the Peripartum Depression Scale (CZ-PDS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a cross-sectional online survey, 593 pregnant and postpartum women completed the CZ-PDS, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21, together with sociodemographic, obstetric and psychosocial questions. After removal of multivariate outliers, 550 participants (268 pregnant, 282 postpartum) were retained. Confirmatory factor analyses compared a nine-factor correlated model with hierarchical, bifactor and single-factor alternatives. Internal consistency, convergent and divergent validity and known-groups differences by psychiatric history were examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The nine-factor correlated model showed excellent fit and outperformed hierarchical and bifactor models, which were also acceptable. However, the single-factor model had a poor fit. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha and omega ≥0.96). Convergent validity was supported by strong correlations with EPDS and DASS-21 depression scores. However, discriminant validity was only modest due to high correlations with DASS-21 anxiety and stress scores. Still, it was supported by the absence of associations with maternal age. Known-groups analyses showed significantly higher CZ-PDS scores among women with current or past mental health problems.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CZ-PDS appears to be a psychometrically robust, culturally adapted measure of peripartum depressive symptoms in Czech-speaking pregnant and postpartum women and can complement existing screening tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socio-demographic determinants of attitudes towards surrogacy practice in North-Central Nigeria.","authors":"Emmanuel Temitope Adaranijo, Femi Ogungbemi, Chiamaka Nwachukwu","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2662674","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2662674","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Surrogacy offers hope to people and couples who cannot conceive through traditional methods. While its potential advantages, surrogacy presents intricate ethical, legal, and cultural dilemmas where traditional family dynamics and lineage are of paramount cultural significance.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), this research investigates public perceptions of surrogacy within a varied socio-cultural framework.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected across North-Central Nigeria using a non-experimental, cross-sectional survey approach. Responses were examined by descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Multiple regression analyses revealed that marital status was the strongest predictor of surrogacy acceptance (β = 0.3352, <i>p</i> < 0.001), followed by age (β = 0.0265, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Religious affiliation was negatively associated with both ethical concerns (β =  -0.1856, <i>p</i> < 0.05) and financial/legal support (β =  -0.1939, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Individuals linked to the medical profession reported greater ethical concern about surrogacy (β = 0.2327, <i>p</i> < 0.05). The findings highlight the necessity of culturally sensitive policy and focused public education to rectify misconceptions and promote acceptance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>to foster acceptance and support for surrogacy in North-Central Nigeria requires culturally sensitive policymaking, educational programmes, and community engagement to expand reproductive rights and family-building opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147730365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The experience of women with diabetes in pre-pregnancy, antenatal and postpartum period in Australia.","authors":"Hiu Wing Rachel Lau, Matilda S G Longfield, Rita Shackel, Sarah J Glastras","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2655979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2655979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims/background: </strong>Diabetes in pregnancy is considered high-risk due to the increased risks of adverse perinatal outcomes. It was reported that women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or gestational diabetes (GDM) have fears of complications and lack of psychological support. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of women with T1D and GDM during the pre-pregnancy, antenatal, and postpartum periods, compared to women without diabetes.</p><p><strong>Design/methods: </strong>Participants who attended the antenatal clinic at the Royal North Shore Hospital were contacted via email. The interviews were semi-structured and one-on-one via phone calls. Transcripts were analysed using an inductive and descriptive coding approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventeen women (6 T1D, 8 GDM, and 3 control) were interviewed. Five main topics were identified: (1) Concerns before conception, (2) Challenges of antenatal diabetes management, (3) Experience in postpartum period, (4) Interactions with healthcare staff, and (5) Supportive family network. Women with T1D had more concerns prior to pregnancy than women with GDM, whereas women with GDM found antenatal diabetes management more challenging than women with T1D. The support received during recovery in hospital after birth was limited due to lack of healthcare staff.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings shed light on the extra burden of pre-pregnancy and antenatal care in women with T1D and GDM. Healthcare systems should adjust models of care accordingly to provide necessary support and alleviate concerns specific to women's pregnancy experiences. Better patient handover between hospitals should be prioritised to improve continuation of care for all women in the postpartum period.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maternal role and bonding implications of postpartum pelvic floor symptoms: a quantitative and qualitative investigation.","authors":"Kimberley A Johnson, Renata W Yen","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2026.2657032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2657032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims/background: </strong>Childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries and conditions (PFICs) can interfere with daily functioning and increase vulnerability to postpartum mental health concerns. In this study we explored the ways in which PFICs may also disrupt maternal role development and bonding.</p><p><strong>Design/methods: </strong>Individuals with persistent postpartum pelvic floor concerns completed a cross-sectional survey that included validated measures of pelvic floor symptoms, parental competency, and role restriction, and an open-ended response question about the impact of pelvic floor symptoms on their relationship with their baby/children. We conducted independent samples t-tests, bivariate correlations, and multiple regression analyses for quantitative data and inductive thematic analysis for qualitative data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 222 participants, 56% indicated that their relationship with their baby/child had been impacted by their pelvic floor symptoms; this group reported, on average, greater parental competency difficulties (2.57 vs 2.33, <i>p</i> = .010) and a more restricted role (3.56 vs. 3.26, <i>p</i> = .014). Pelvic floor symptom-related distress scores were associated with greater parental competency difficulties and role restriction. Through thematic analysis we identified five major themes related to how PFICs affected the maternal-child relationship, including activity limitations (particularly carrying or babywearing), bonding difficulties, discrepancy between expectations and reality of motherhood due to PFICs, trouble being present with children, and regret or resentment towards their baby.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PFICs were meaningfully connected to difficulties with maternal role adjustment, maternal-child bonding, and overall wellbeing in the postpartum period. These findings highlight the value of integrating physical health considerations, including pelvic floor symptoms, into our understanding of maternal-child bonding.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147677832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}