Parental decision-making surrounding complicated births: the impact on parent-infant and infant-marital relationships
conference contribution
posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00authored byS Phillips, Gregory Tooley
This paper reviews current research regarding the impact of birth complications on parental decisionmaking, and the resulting effects on parent-infant and infant-marital relationships. It discusses the importance of informed decision-making on parental satisfaction of the birthing experience, and the benefits of certain strategies, such as kangaroo care, in the facilitation of greater levels of attachment and improved relationships. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research areas to focus on finding better ways to prepare and support parents in these situations, thus improving the quality of relationships between parents and with their child.
History
Title of proceedings
Relationship transitions : proceedings of the Australian Psychology Society's Psychology of Relationships Interest Group 4th annual conference : Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia, 13th - 14th November 2004
Event
Australian Psychology Society Conference (4th : 2004 : Melbourne, Vic.)