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Does conception spontaneously or with ART affect postpartum parenting behaviors?
Sevcan Fata1, Merlinda Aluş Tokat1, Günseli Temel Uğur2
1Gynecology&Obstetrics Nursing Department, Dokuz Eylul University Nursing Faculty, Izmir, Turkey.
Mothers who conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART) demonstrated more positive postpartum parenting behaviors compared to those who conceived spontaneously. ART mothers showed a more favorable attitude towards their infants and in all measured parenting components.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Psychology
- Parenting Studies
Background:
- Parenting after assisted conception can present unique psychological challenges.
- Previous literature suggests mothers conceiving via ART may adapt more easily to parenting despite pregnancy/postpartum difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare postpartum parenting behaviors between mothers who conceived spontaneously and those who used assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative study.
- Involved 50 spontaneous conception mothers and 50 ART mothers.
- Utilized the Postpartum Parenting Behavior Scale (PPBS) for observation.
Main Results:
- ART mothers achieved significantly higher total PPBS scores (5.40 ± 1.41) than spontaneous mothers (3.62 ± 2.24).
- ART mothers exhibited a more positive attitude towards their infants (p=0.00).
- Higher scores were observed in all six individual PPBS components for the ART group (p ≤ 0.04).
Conclusions:
- Mothers conceiving via ART display more positive postpartum parenting behaviors.
- ART mothers show enhanced engagement and attitudes towards their infants post-birth.
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