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Being the father of a preterm born child
Franco Baldoni Key words: father, preterm birth, affective perinatal disorders, nicu, family care Most studies of reactions to a preterm birth have involved mothers, but the emotional responses and behaviors…
Preterm birth and maternal depressive symptoms across the first year of infant’s life
Federica Genova, Erica Neri, Francesca Agostini Keywords: prematurity, mothers, perinatal depression, early interactions, infants’ development A premature birth can result in increased vulnerability to mental health problems for parents, in…
To contain the psychic pain: our experience of clinical interviews with mothers of premature infants
Carla Candelori, Carmen Trumello, Alessandra Babore Key words: parenthood, mothers of premature infants, psychological support, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, clinical interview, mothers’ anxiety and defences This article aims to explore…
The death of a child in a neonatal intensive care unit
Romana Negri, Alberto Stefana Key words: neonatal death, parents, grief, neonatal intensive care Neonatal death is not an uncommon occurrence (18 deaths per 1,000 live births) and it constitutes a…