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Prenatal and postnatal attachment: a modest correlation

M E Müller1

  • 1Ohio State University, USA.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A correlation exists between prenatal and postnatal attachment, but it is modest. This suggests other factors influence maternal bonding after birth, so increased prenatal attachment alone may not guarantee improved postnatal attachment.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal-fetal medicine
  • Developmental psychology
  • Attachment theory

Background:

  • Prenatal attachment, the bond a mother forms with her fetus, is believed to influence postnatal maternal-infant bonding.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for supporting positive maternal-child relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between a mother's prenatal attachment to her fetus and her postnatal attachment to her infant.
  • To determine if prenatal attachment scores predict postnatal attachment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, correlational study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 228 pregnant women during the second half of gestation and 1-2 months postpartum.
  • Attachment was measured using the Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) and the Maternal Attachment Inventory (MAI), among other scales.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant correlation was found between prenatal attachment (PAI) and postnatal attachment (MAI) scores (r = 0.41, p < 0.001).
  • 196 women completed all study measures.

Conclusions:

  • A positive correlation exists between prenatal and postnatal attachment.
  • The modest correlation suggests that while prenatal attachment is a factor, other variables also significantly impact postnatal maternal-infant bonding.
  • Interventions aimed at enhancing postnatal attachment should consider a multifactorial approach beyond solely focusing on prenatal attachment.

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