The importance of high-quality partner support for reducing stress during pregnancy and postpartum bonding impairments

Martin, Rachel C B; Brock, Rebecca L.

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“…Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to examine associations among support and conflict with the FOB and perceived stress. All continuous scale scores were stratified into 3 ranks for analysis as follows: (1) SNAL support subscale scores were low (9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), moderate (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32), or high (33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45); (2) SNAL conflict subscale scores were low (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11), moderate (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)…”

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“…Furthermore, the presentation of quantitative data in Table 4 emphasizes the nuanced but distinctive thematic variation among these typologies, which had clearly emerged through the women's words and experiences as displayed in Table 5. (9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), moderate support (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32), and high support (33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45). c Low conflict (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11), moderate conflict (12)(13)(14)…”

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“…(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), moderate support (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32), and high support (33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45). c Low conflict (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11), moderate conflict (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18), and high conflict (19)…”

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“…Researchers have focused on various domains of the mother-father relationship in relation to perceived stress including marital status, level of involvement and support from the father of the baby (FOB), 8,[19][20][21][22] perceived closeness and quality in the relationship, 20,23,24 maternal satisfaction with the FOB relationship, 20,[25][26][27][28] and level of conflict with the FOB. 19,[29][30][31] Higher levels of perceived stress during pregnancy were associated with the following: single, unpartnered, and divorced marital status 5,8,31 ; lower levels of FOB involvement and support 8,[19][20][21][22] ; motherfather relationships described as "distant" or "poor" 23,24 ; lower levels of marital satisfaction 20,[25][26][27][28] ; and higher levels of FOB conflict. 29,31 Although quantitative research has examined the association of mother-father relationship with perceived stress among pregnant women, 5,8,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25]…”

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“…19,[29][30][31] Higher levels of perceived stress during pregnancy were associated with the following: single, unpartnered, and divorced marital status 5,8,31 ; lower levels of FOB involvement and support 8,[19][20][21][22] ; motherfather relationships described as "distant" or "poor" 23,24 ; lower levels of marital satisfaction 20,[25][26][27][28] ; and higher levels of FOB conflict. 29,31 Although quantitative research has examined the association of mother-father relationship with perceived stress among pregnant women, 5,8,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] qualitative research examining Black pregnant women's perception of how the FOB relationship influences stress has been limited. Kinser and Masho 32 found that Black pregnant adolescents (n = 17) shared feelings of worry related to the lack of involvement of the FOB and how they would manage a future raising their baby without him.…”

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A Mixed Methods Approach to Understand Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress Among Black Pregnant Women

Wheeler,

LaManna,

Esparza

et al. 2024

Journal of Perinatal &Amp; Neonatal Nursing

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Background: Black women in the United States report moderate to high levels of perceived stress during pregnancy. Though lower levels of involvement and support from father of the baby (FOB) and higher levels of conflict have been associated with higher levels of maternal perceived stress, it is not clear how Black pregnant women experience the mother-father relationship and its influence on perceived stress. Purpose: To examine and describe the mother-father relationship and its role in experiences of perceived stress from the perspective of Black pregnant women. Methods: Using a convergent, mixed methods approach with ideal-type analysis, we conducted a secondary analysis of data among 60 Black pregnant women enrolled in the Biosocial Impact on Black Births study. Women completed online self-report questionnaires and participated in a semi-structured interview by telephone. Results: Participants who reported more conflict with FOB also reported higher levels of perceived stress (ρ(47) = .431, P= .002). Themes (importance, communication, support, conflict, satisfaction, and stress) emerged from the data. Five distinct mother-father relationship typologies were identified following an ideal-type analysis of the combined dataset: Cared For; Managing Expectations; Just Friends, For the Kids; It’s Complicated; and Can’t be Bothered. Conclusions: These findings are an innovative exemplar of ideal-type analysis and provide a deeper understanding of the nuance and dynamics within the mother-father relationship and how it influences perceived stress among Black pregnant women. Implications: Clinicians must recognize the significance of the mother-father relationship and, when appropriate, encourage paternal involvement or intervene if there is conflict during pregnancy.

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Esparza

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Stress-induced modulation of maternal behavior and mesolimbic dopamine function

Rincón-Cortés

2024

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences

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Trajectories of Maternal and Paternal Internalizing Symptoms from Pregnancy to 2 Years Postpartum: Identifying Modifiable Risk and Protective Factors

Laifer,

Ramsdell,

Stasik-O’Brien

et al. 2024

Depression and Anxiety

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There is an increased risk for depression and anxiety across the perinatal period (i.e., spanning pregnancy and the first year postpartum); however, limited research has examined elevations in core negative affectivity underlying internalizing disorders more broadly. The current study sought to characterize trajectories of core internalizing problems among both mothers and fathers across the perinatal period and explored whether modifiable risk and protective factors buffered risk for elevated symptoms during this key developmental transition. A community sample of mixed‐sex couples (N = 159) completed assessments during pregnancy and at four postpartum timepoints. Using growth mixture modeling, we found that 21.2% of mothers demonstrated clinical elevations in core internalizing symptoms that persisted up to 2 years postpartum. In contrast, 7.8% of fathers demonstrated clinical elevations in core internalizing symptoms across this period, with an additional 29.0% of fathers demonstrating subthreshold symptom elevations. Concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth and paternal (partner) internalizing problems during pregnancy conferred risk for elevated symptoms in mothers, whereas psychological flexibility, emotional intimacy, and the quality of received support were identified as protective factors for fathers. Results highlight the importance of repeated screening for internalizing problems and suggest that promoting a strong interparental relationship is critical for emotional health and well‐being across the perinatal period.

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The importance of high-quality partner support for reducing stress during pregnancy and postpartum bonding impairments

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References 43 publications

A Mixed Methods Approach to Understand Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress Among Black Pregnant Women

A Mixed Methods Approach to Understand Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress Among Black Pregnant Women

Stress-induced modulation of maternal behavior and mesolimbic dopamine function

Trajectories of Maternal and Paternal Internalizing Symptoms from Pregnancy to 2 Years Postpartum: Identifying Modifiable Risk and Protective Factors

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