Maternal fetal attachment: factors of formation and practical application of the construct

Znamenskaya, Irina; Yaroslavtseva, T. G.

doi:10.31857/S020595920019414-1

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Maternal fetal attachment: factors of formation and practical application of the construct

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S020595920019414-1-1

DOI

10.31857/S020595920019414-1

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Authors

Irina Znamenskaya

Affiliation:
Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences
Charity Foundation “Light in Hands”
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow

T. G. Yaroslavtseva

Occupation: Head of Crisis Pregnancy Centre, systemic family psychotherapist
Affiliation: Ekaterinburg Clinical Perinatal Centre
Address: Russian Federation, Ekaterinburg

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Psikhologicheskii zhurnal

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Volume 43 Issue 2

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72-83

Abstract

The theoretical construct of “maternal fetal attachment”, also referred to in the literature as antenatal, perinatal or prenatal attachment that describes the emotional bond between a pregnant woman and her baby in the womb is discussed in this information and analytics review. In contrast to the traditional meaning of attachment which describes children's behavioural patterns towards significant adults, antenatal attachment focuses on parents’ feelings towards the child. In its formation, images of parenthood, infancy and pregnancy presented in the subjective experience of prospective parents play a significant role. The methods used to study prenatal attachment are described. Based on the review, practical implications for working with people experiencing perinatal loss are formulated.

Keywords

mother-fetus attachment, perinatal period, perinatal loss, antenatal attachment, prenatal attachment

Acknowledgment

This work was supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research (project № 18-00-00245).

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21.12.2020

Publication date

11.05.2022

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GOST	Znamenskaya I., Yaroslavtseva T. Maternal fetal attachment: factors of formation and practical application of the construct // Psikhologicheskii zhurnal – 2022. – V. 43. – Issue 2 C. 72-83 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://psy.jes.su/S020595920019414-1-1 (circulation date: 23.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S020595920019414-1
MLA	Znamenskaya, Irina, Yaroslavtseva, T. G. "Maternal fetal attachment: factors of formation and practical application of the construct." Psikhologicheskii zhurnal 43.2 (2022):72-83. DOI: 10.31857/S020595920019414-1
APA	Znamenskaya I., Yaroslavtseva T. (2022). Maternal fetal attachment: factors of formation and practical application of the construct. Psikhologicheskii zhurnal 43(2), pp.72-83 DOI: 10.31857/S020595920019414-1

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