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.

Summary

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.

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