Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 26, 2026
06:39
Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
3.5K
Pregnancy denial and early infant development: a case-control observational prospective study
Julie Auer1, Coralie Barbe2, Anne-Laure Sutter3
1Service de Psychothérapie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, Pôle Femme-Parents-Enfant, Av du Gl Koenig, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 51092, Reims Cedex, France.
BMC Psychology
|April 12, 2019
Summary
This study investigates pregnancy denial, defined as late recognition of pregnancy. It explores how this impacts infant development, attachment, and mother-infant interactions over 18 months.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Pregnancy denial involves a pregnant woman's non-recognition of her pregnancy, often with minimal physical changes.
- This study defines pregnancy denial as a late pregnancy declaration (after 20 weeks) or lack of objective pregnancy perception.
- A retrospective clinical trial registration (NCT02867579) was established on August 16, 2016.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between pregnancy denial and infant development.
- To investigate the impact of pregnancy denial on infant attachment patterns.
- To examine the influence of pregnancy denial on early mother-infant dyadic interactions.
Main Methods:
- A prospective case-control study design comparing 70 dyads with maternal pregnancy denial to 70 control dyads.
- Inclusion of 140 mother-infant dyads recruited nationally across 10 centers in France.
- Standardized follow-up over 18 months and 5 visits, measuring infant attachment, mother-infant interaction quality, and infant development.
Main Results:
- Data collection and analysis are ongoing.
- Results will elucidate the effects of pregnancy denial on key developmental outcomes.
- Findings will provide insights into the pathogenesis and consequences of pregnancy denial.
Conclusions:
- This research aims to understand the origins of pregnancy denial.
- The study will examine the consequences of pregnancy denial on infant development and early mother-infant interactions.
Related Concept Videos
01:11Observational Studies
10.8K
Observational studies are a type of analytical study where researchers observe events without any interventions. In other words, the researcher does not influence the response variable or the experiment's outcome.
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...
10.8K
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
419
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
419
02:30Naturalistic Observations
17.0K
If you want to understand how behavior occurs, one of the best ways to gain information is to simply observe the behavior in its natural context. However, people might change their behavior in unexpected ways if they know they are being observed. How do researchers obtain accurate information when people tend to hide their natural behavior? As an example, imagine that your professor asks everyone in your class to raise their hand if they always wash their hands after using the restroom. Chances...
17.0K
01:23Actor-Observer Effect
366
The actor-observer effect, a cognitive bias closely linked to the fundamental attribution error, refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their behavior to external, situational factors while explaining others’ behavior in terms of internal, dispositional traits. This asymmetry in attribution significantly influences social perception and judgment.Cognitive Mechanisms Behind the EffectTwo primary psychological mechanisms contribute to the actor-observer effect: differences in...
366
01:12Observational Learning
878
Albert Bandura's observational learning, also known as imitation or modeling, occurs when a person observes and imitates another's behavior. It is a quicker process than operant conditioning. A well-known example is the Bobo doll study, where children who saw an adult acting aggressively towards the doll were more likely to act aggressively when left alone, compared to those who observed a nonaggressive adult. Many psychologists view observational learning as a form of latent learning...
878
01:29Drug Dosing: Infants and Children
266
Pediatric patient dosages diverge from adults due to disparities in body surface area, total body water, and extracellular fluid per kilogram of body weight. The dosing regimen considers the variations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacology across distinct age groups, encompassing preterm newborns, infants, young children, older children, and adolescents. Calculation of pediatric patient doses is predicated on determining body surface area, which exhibits a superior correlation with the child's...
266