ArticleBMC psychology2023
The role of midwives in supporting the development of the mother-infant relationship: a scoping review.
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- Latent profiles and associated factors of mother-infant bonding among mothers of preterm infants: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Co-design and feasibility testing of a midwife-led birth debrief: an implementation science project.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Impact of Community Midwifery Care (CMC) on maternal and neonatal wellbeing in postnatal period: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Midwives' Contribution to the Development of the Mothers' Bond with Their Newborn.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Positive Mental Health, Anxiety and Prenatal Bonding: A Contextual Approach.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Can we implement midwifery-led continuity of care in Ethiopia? Maternal health leaders and midwives perspective: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Exploring perinatal mental well-being: a concept analysis from conception to one year postpartum.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Review
- The prospective association of prenatal anxiety symptoms in mothers and fathers with general child development 14 months postpartum and the mediating role of parent-child bonding: a mediation analysis within the longitudinal cohort study DREAM.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Postpartum depression and maternal-infant bonding: the mediating role of mentalizing and parenting self-efficacy.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe mother-infant relationship is complex and dynamic, informing the psychological development of the infant through bonding and attachment. Positive early interactions influence the quality of this relationship. Midwives are well placed to support the developing relationship between the mother and baby, yet there has been limited research exploring the role of the midwife in this context.
aimTo explore interventions that have been provided by the midwife which support the development of the maternal-fetal or mother-infant relationship amongst a low-risk population from pregnancy, and up to six weeks postnatal. The review also sought to understand the types of interventions developed, format and delivery, outcomes measured and if cultural considerations had been incorporated.
methodsA scoping review of the research literature was undertaken using the Joanna Briggs Institute framework. Five online databases were searched for relevant articles published in English from 2000 to 2021.
findingsSixteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Three themes emerged: (1) viewing the fetus as separate from the mother, (2) focused activities on the maternal-infant relationship and (3) targeted educational interventions. DISCUSSION: Providing focused activities and targeted education during the pre and postnatal periods support the development of the mother-infant relationship. Significantly, there was insufficient research that considered the influence of culture in supporting the mother-infant relationship.
conclusionFurther research is required to develop interventions that include a diverse sample to ensure culturally appropriate activities can be integrated into care during pregnancy and/or the postnatal period provided by midwives.
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