The Role of Antenatal and Postnatal Maternal Bonding in Infant Development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genevieve Le Bas ◽  
George Youssef ◽  
Jacqui A. Macdonald ◽  
Samantha Teague ◽  
Richard Mattick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Development ◽  
Maternal Bonding

scholarly journals The role of antenatal and postnatal maternal bonding in infant development: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genevieve A. Le Bas ◽  
George J. Youssef ◽  
Jacqui A. Macdonald ◽  
Larissa Rossen ◽  
Samantha J. Teague ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Maternal Bonding

Selenium Role in Reproduction, Pregnant/Postpartum Women and Neonates: A Current Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Tabinda Sattar
Keyword(s):  
Infant Development ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Female Reproduction ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
One Year ◽  
Selenium Supplements

Background: Selenium is a micronutrient, although required in low amounts, its importance in male and female reproduction is well known. Objectives: The core purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of selenium in human reproduction, during pregnancy/ lactation in women and newborns. The review explains side by side the sources of selenium, required amounts of selenium in humans and during pregnancy or lactation. Methods: Selenium deficiency is a major cause of male infertility. Similarly, selenium deficiency, both in pregnant and postpartum women, would greatly affect the health of the newborn baby in all respects. The effect of maternal selenium upon the fetus and the neonates even one year after birth has been explained with some recent examples. Results: The study elaborates the fact that the selenium deficiency in pregnancy and lactation is common due to fetal/infant development, so selenium supplements must be provided in order to overcome these deficiency symptoms. Conclusions: The better reproductive health in humans is possible due to the sufficient amounts of selenium present both in males and females as well.

scholarly journals Neurodevelopmental Trajectories of Preterm Infants of Italian Native-Born and Migrant Mothers and Role of Neonatal Feeding

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4588
Author(s):  
Dino Gibertoni ◽  
Alessandra Sansavini ◽  
Silvia Savini ◽  
Chiara Locatelli ◽  
Gina Ancora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Formula Milk ◽  
Social Abilities ◽  
Adverse Perinatal Outcomes

There is evidence that preterm infants of migrant mothers are at a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes than those of native-born mothers, and that human milk feeding is beneficial to infants’ neurodevelopment. Using the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) to classify mother’s country of origin, we investigated whether type of neonatal feeding (human milk vs. mixed milk vs. exclusive formula milk) affected preterm newborn neurodevelopment varying across different HDI categories (Italian native-born vs. high HDI migrant vs. low HDI migrant) up to 2 years of age. Neurodevelopment of 530 infants born in Italy at ≤32 weeks of gestational age and/or weighing <1500 g was measured at 3-, 6-, 9-, 12-, 18-, and 24-months corrected age (CA) using the revised Griffiths Mental Development Scale 0–2 years. The trajectories of the general developmental quotient and its five subscales were estimated using mixed models. At 24-months CA only preterm infants of low HDI migrant mothers and fed exclusive formula milk showed moderate neurodevelopment impairment, with lower developmental trajectories of eye-hand coordination, performance, and personal-social abilities. Migrant mothers from low HDI countries and their preterm infants should be targeted by specific programs supporting maternal environment, infant development, and human or mixed milk neonatal feeding. Future research should focus on a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which type of feeding and mother migrant conditions interact in influencing preterm infants’ neurodevelopment.

scholarly journals The Potential Utility for Massage Therapy During Pregnancy to Decrease Stress and Tobacco Use

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cayla M. O’Hair, BA ◽  
Kathryn Armstrong, MA, LMT ◽  
Helena J.V. Rutherford, PhD
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Traditional Counseling ◽  
Smoke Tobacco

Background: A significant number of women continue to smoke tobacco during pregnancy despite the increased risk of complications to fetal and infant development. Therefore, effective interventions are needed to assist pregnant women with the process of tobacco cessation. Traditional counseling programs have demonstrated some success; however, novel approaches that target stressas a mechanism in the maintenance of addiction would be valuable.Objective: To examine the role of stress in addiction and the utility of massage therapy to decrease stress during pregnancy.Conclusion: Preliminary evidence suggests massage therapy may be beneficial to decreasing tobacco use, and research in pregnant populations is needed.

Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as a Treatment for Depression in the Perinatal Period

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Marie Rees ◽  
Marie-Paule Austin ◽  
Gordon Parker
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Bodies Of Evidence ◽  
Epidemiological Link ◽  
Unpublished Research

Objectives: To consider the possible rationale and utility of omega-3 fatty acids as a treatment for depression in the perinatal period. Method: A review of published and unpublished research was undertaken, using electronic databases, conferences proceedings and expert informants. Results: Relevant bodies of evidence include an epidemiological link between low fish intake and depression. Laboratory studies show correlations between low omega-3 fatty acid levels and depression, as well as reduced levels of omega-3 in non-depressed women during the perinatal period. Treatment studies using omega-3 in patients with mood disorders further support an omega-3 contribution, as do neuroscientific theories. Research into omega-3 and infant development also highlights potential effects of depletion in the perinatal period and supports infant safety and benefits of supplementation. Conclusions: There is a relative lack of knowledge about the safety of standard antidepressants in the perinatal period. There is a clear need for more research into alternative treatments, such as omega-3 fatty acids, in the management of depression in the perinatal period.

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