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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Maternal Health
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • The transition to motherhood can involve complex emotions.
  • Pregnancy may trigger attachment insecurities in expectant mothers.
  • Attachment insecurities can influence prenatal expectations and caregiving views.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if attachment insecurities in first-time pregnant women during their first trimester affect prenatal expectations.
  • To explore the link between attachment style and caregiving representations.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 100 first-time pregnant women in their first trimester was assessed.
  • Prenatal expectations were measured using desire to have children (DTC), perceived ability to relate to children (PARC), personal meaning of motherhood, and preoccupations.
  • Attachment style was analyzed as a predictor.

Main Results:

  • Attachment style directly and indirectly predicts prenatal expectations.
  • Perceived ability to relate to children (PARC) mediates the link between attachment and motherhood preoccupations.
  • Insecure attachment correlated with lower PARC and increased motherhood concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Securely attached pregnant women exhibit more positive pre-parenthood expectations and parenting representations.
  • Findings can inform clinical interventions for a smoother transition to motherhood.
  • Understanding attachment's role is crucial for supporting expectant mothers.