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How is maternal recollection of the birth experience related to the behavioral and emotional outcome of preterm infants?

Authors: Latva R, Korja R, Salmelin RK, Lehtonen L, Tamminen T

Publisher: ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD

Publication year: 2008

Journal: Early Human Development

Journal name in source: EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Journal acronym: EARLY HUM DEV

Volume: 84

Issue: 9

First page : 587

Last page: 594

Number of pages: 8

ISSN: 0378-3782

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earthumdev.2008.02.002

Abstract

Conclusion: The impact of mother's birth experience seems to have long-lasting effects on the preterm child. This finding emphasizes the importance of early physical mother-infant contact and supporting the mothers of preterm infants, especially if they articulate negative or traumatic experiences related to the birth of their child. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.