Maternal self-esteem and prenatal attachment in high-risk pregnancy

Results of a study concerned with maternal self-esteem and prenatal attachment in women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and women experiencing a normal pregnancy are presented. A statistically significant difference between the two groups was found in self-esteem as measured by scores on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. No significant differences were found on prenatal attachment as measured by a subscale of the Prenatal Tool developed by Rees.