Identifying Factors Associated with Mother-to-Infant Bonding Difficulties (IMAGE)

Toyama Regional Center for the Japan Environment and Children's Study, University of Toyama

Identifying Factors Associated with Mother-to-Infant Bonding Difficulties

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About half of all cases of mother-to-infant bonding difficulties (MIBD) occur among mothers who do not experience postnatal depression. Difficulty holding a fussing baby, lack of positive emotions about pregnancy, and low social support during pregnancy and postpartum are strong predictors of MIBD. MIBD has been linked to developmental delays and child abuse.

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Ms. Hitomi Inano from the University of Toyama

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