Supporting early infant relationships and reducing maternal distress with the Newborn Behavioral Observations: A randomized controlled effectiveness trial.

ABSTRACT: Research points to the significant impact of maternal distress on the parent-infant relationship and infant development. The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) is a brief intervention supporting the infant, the parent and their relationship. This randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of the NBO in a population with antenatal distress and risk of postnatal depression (PND). Pregnant, first-time mothers with current anxiety or depression symptoms or past mental illness were recruited from two Australian hospitals. Participants received three NBO sessions in the first month of life plus treatment as usual (TAU), or, TAU-only. Outcomes assessed at infant age 4 months included mother-infant interaction quality; maternal anxiety and depression symptoms; and depression diagnos

SUBMITTER: Nicolson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9324818 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature