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Developing a new measure of retrospective body dissatisfaction: links to postnatal bonding and psychological well-being.

Lydia B MunnsAnna E CrosslandMonique McPhersonElena PanagiotopoulouCatherine E J Preston
Published in: Journal of reproductive and infant psychology (2024)
This study successfully established a measure for assessing retrospective pregnant body dissatisfaction, potentially aiding future research. Additionally, it has highlighted the link between pregnant body dissatisfaction and postnatal levels of depression, anxiety, and bonding. Thus, improving the pregnant bodily experience may have the potential to enhance the postnatal experience.
Keyphrases
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  • pregnant women
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