Two babies, two bonds: Frequency and correlates of differential maternal‐infant bonding in mothers of twins
Susan J. Wenze,
Cynthia M. Mikula,
Cynthia L. Battle
Abstract:We assessed prevalence and correlates of differential maternal‐infant bonding (i.e., experiencing a stronger bond with one baby vs. the other) in mothers of twins, focusing on aspects of maternal mental health, well‐being, and pregnancy/birth that have been previously linked with maternal‐infant bonding. Participants (N = 108 American women, 88.89% White, 82.41% non‐Hispanic, aged 18–45, who gave birth to twins in the past 6–24 weeks) were recruited from postpartum support websites. Participants completed a Qu… Show more
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