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Batool Lotfalipour1, Batool Tirgari2, Batool Pouraboli3
1Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
|June 14, 2019
Summary
Maternal massage of preterm infants significantly improved mothers' mood states. This intervention offers a valuable approach to enhance maternal well-being and infant care quality.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Care
- Maternal Mental Health
- Psychosocial Support
Context:
- Preterm infants require specialized neonatal intensive care.
- Mothers of preterm infants often experience significant stress and mood disturbances.
- Early maternal-infant bonding is crucial for developmental outcomes.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of maternal massage on the mood state of mothers with preterm infants.
- To compare mood improvements between mothers practicing infant massage and those receiving standard care.
Summary:
- This study involved 52 mothers of preterm infants randomly assigned to an intervention (daily massage for 5 days) or control group.
- Mothers in both groups showed mood improvement, but the intervention group experienced significantly greater enhancement.
- Maternal massage demonstrated a positive effect on maternal mood state post-intervention.
Impact:
- Maternal infant massage can be an effective, low-cost intervention to improve maternal mental health.
- Enhanced maternal mood may positively influence the quality of care provided to preterm infants.
- This approach supports the psychosocial well-being of mothers during a critical period.