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Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Published on: January 7, 2020
From maternal melodies to prenatal attachment: A qualitative study on expressive songwriting
Abdurrahim Uyanik1,2, Gülçin Demirdil3
1Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Hacettepe University, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract:
This qualitative study examined the experiences of expectant mothers in writing songs to strengthen their emotional bonds during pregnancy. Five pregnant women living in Turkey participated in the study. They were asked to write songs thinking about their babies. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in the final session. Studies show that songwriting helps pregnant mothers get to know themselves and their babies better, reduces stress and anxiety, and strengthens prenatal bonding. The songwriting process is recognized as a valuable tool that allows women to make sense of and share their emotional experiences during pregnancy.
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