ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2021
Mothers' experiences of neonatal intensive care: A systematic review and implications for clinical practice.
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- Associations of cumulative adversity on Hispanic mothers' perceived stress with infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).Maternal health, neonatology and perinatology · 2026Article
- "Each family has a story:" lived experiences of NICU families from staff perspectives.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Navigating the care of preterm babies: physical care challenges and psychosocial stressors of adolescent mothers in Ghana.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Neonatal units as physical spaces for newborn care delivery in Kenya: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing studies · 2025Article
- A Closer Look at Parental Narratives: A Qualitative Analysis of Parental Entries in Neonatal Research Diaries of Preterm Infants Participating in the REPORT-BPD Feasibility Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The effect of peer-led education on the quality of life of mothers of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units: a quasi-experimental study.BMC research notes · 2025Article
- Effect of obsessive compulsive behavior and breastfeeding self-efficacy on maternal satisfaction in the postpartum period: a case-control study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
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- Parental Self-Efficacy and Personal Time Help Explain Impact of Parent-Staff Interactions on Parental Distress and Bonding in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.The Journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- The role of neighborhood on preterm birth among a high-risk group of birthing people in Boston, MA.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Self-Efficacy and Perceived Stress in Women Experiencing Preterm Birth.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPreterm birth is on the rise worldwide. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have enabled many critically ill newborns to survive. When a premature baby is admitted to the NICU, the mother-infant relationship may be interrupted, affecting the mother's mental health.
aimTo examine the maternal emotions associated with having a child in the NICU and provide suggestions for clinical practice.
methodsMEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychARTICLES, and PsychINFO were searched for relevant articles between 2005 to 2019, and six qualitative articles were chosen that explored the experiences of mothers who had a preterm infant in the NICU. The thematic analysis method was used to identify the most common themes.
resultsFour main themes of the experience of mothers who had a preterm infant in the NICU were identified: Negative emotional impacts on the mother, support, barriers to parenting, and establishment of a loving relationship.
conclusionNICU environment is not conducive to mother-child bonding, but we stipulate steps that health care professionals can take to reduce the negative emotional toll on mothers of NICU babies.
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