Parental Stress and Mind-Mindedness following a Neonatal Admission
Abstract
This study will explore to the relationship between mothers and babies who have admitted Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), compared to those who have not been admitted to a NICU. We are interested in understanding the impact of stress on a mothers' relationship with their infant. It is expected that parental stress will be higher and mind-mindedness will be lower for parents whose infants have been admitted to the NICU, compared parents whose infants have not been admitted to the NICU.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Infant Health and Development
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint