The mediating role of prenatal depression in adult attachment and maternal-fetal attachment in primigravida in the third trimester

摘要: Prenatal depression and adult attachment are factors that affect the establishment of an intimate relationship between a mother fetus. The study explored differences in prenatal maternal-fetal (MFA) scores different types effects maternal dimensions on intimacy with Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Experience Close Relationship (ECR) scale, Maternal Antenatal Attachment (MAAS) general data scale were used to investigate 260 primigravida. An exploratory analysis was performed analyze score MFA. results showed pregnant women insecure exhibited increased prevalence depression, lower total MFA scores, quality compared those secure attachment. explorative mediated avoidance quality. Primigravida who had may emotional bond This finding should be seriously considered, timely intervention needs take personality traits into consideration.