Trajectories of change in mothers’ parenting confidence and relationship with baby: a 15-month qualitative longitudinal study
Perez A, Panagiotopoulou E, Vourda M, Pereira M, McCrory E, Roberts R. Trajectories of change in mothers’ parenting confidence and relationship with baby: a 15-month qualitative longitudinal study. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2025, 25: 709. PMID: 40610917, PMCID: PMC12224638, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-07683-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-time mothers' experiencesChildren's socio-emotional developmentParental confidenceBaby's first yearQualitative longitudinal studyFirst-time expectant mothersLongitudinal studyLow-risk sampleMother-infant relationshipParent-infant relationshipSocial care professionalsSocio-emotional developmentPrimary caregiver roleChanging mothersMaternity servicesCaregiving roleCare professionalsParental factorsPartner supportPrenatal expectationsMental healthSocial supportExpectant parentsExpectant mothersResultsThe findings
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