Abstract
BackgroundPrenatal measurement can highlight early attachment issues in mothers and prenatal attachment could be a predictor of postnatal attachment. It is necessary to better understand prenatal attachment trends in both genders to identify and intervene quicker when attachment issues are present.AimsThis paper explores the changes in parent-fetal attachment throughout pregnancy, examining attachment score changes and differing gender trends.MethodsOf the participants, 101 parents (59 female, 42 male) completed the respective Maternal/Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale ( Condon, 1993 ) at two administrations during pregnancy.FindingsPaired t-tests revealed a significant increase in female scores (p<0.0001) and a non-significant increase in male scores (p=0.102) from first to second administration.ConclusionFemale attachment increased in strength as pregnancy progressed, while male attachment remained relatively stable throughout. Further research is needed to examine gender differences across trimesters, the impact of interventions designed to improve attachment and attachment in more diverse populations.
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