Journal of Womens Health, Issues and CareISSN: 2325-9795

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Research Article, J Womens Health Issues Care Vol: 3 Issue: 6

Validating the Mother-to-Infant Relation and Feelings� Scale by First-Time Mothers� Descriptions Three Months after Birth

Thorstensson Stina1*, Claesson, Amanda2, Packalen, Anna3, Hertfelt-Wahn, Elisabeth1 and Ekström Anette1
1School of Health and Education, University of Skövde, Sweden
2Mölndal labour ward, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
3Kvinnokliniken, Skaraborgs Sjukhus Skövde, Sweden
Corresponding author : Stina Thorstensson
Post School of Health and Education, University of Skövde, Post box 408, S 541 28 Skövde
Tel: +46500-448455
E-mail: stina.thorstensson@his.se
Received: August 23, 2014 Accepted: October 27, 2014 Published: November 03, 2014
Citation: Thorstensson S, Claesson A, Packalen A, Hertfelt-Wahn E, Ekström A (2014) Validating the Mother-to-Infant Relation and Feelings’ Scale by First-Time Mothers’ Descriptions Three Months after Birth. J Womens Health, Issues Care 3:6. doi:10.4172/2325-9795.1000173

Abstract

Validating the Mother-to-Infant Relation and Feelings’ Scale by First-Time Mothers’ Descriptions Three Months after Birth

Becoming a mother is life-changing requiring development of knowledge and sensitivity toward the needs of the baby. When offering support professionals need knowledge about mother-infant interaction and the becoming-a-mother process.

Keywords: Mother-infant-interaction; Professional support; Becoming a mother; Feelings for and relation to the baby; Interviews; Think-aloud method

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