ArticleJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2023
Maternal mental health and engagement in developmental care activities with preterm infants in the NICU.
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- Skin-to-Skin Holding in Relation to White Matter Microstructure in Infants Born Preterm.Neurology · 2025Observational
- Skin-to-skin holding in relation to white matter connectivity in infants born preterm.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2025Article
- Effect of Model of Neonatal Care on Neurodevelopment at the 18 Month Follow-Up in Moderate and Late Preterm Infants.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Parent and Therapist Perceptions of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Benefits of a Weekly Therapist-Led Massage Program for Extremely Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine associations between maternal mental health and involvement in developmental care in the NICU. STUDY
designMothers of infants born <32 weeks gestation (n = 135) were approached to complete mental health screening questionnaires at two weeks after admission. Mothers who completed screening (n = 55) were further classified as with (n = 19) and without (n = 36) elevated scores. Mothers' frequency, rate, and duration of developmental care activities were documented in the electronic health record.
results35% of screened mothers scored above the cutoff for clinical concern on ≥1 measure. No significant differences between the 3 groups were identified for rates, frequency, or amount of all developmental care, kangaroo care, and swaddled holding.
conclusionElevated scores on maternal mental health questionnaires did not relate to developmental care. Maternal developmental care engagement may not indicate mental health status. Universal screening for psychological distress is required to accurately detect symptoms in mothers of hospitalized preterm infants.
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