Longitudinal cohort study reveals different patterns of stress in parents of preterm infants during the first year after birth.

Annika Schmöker Renée Flacking Camilla Udo Mats ErikssonLena Hellström-WestasJenny Ericson

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2020)

This study identified several factors that influenced parental stress. Mothers and fathers showed different patterns of stress levels during the first year after birth. This finding indicates different needs for mothers and fathers regarding the time at which parental support after discharge might be most beneficial.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
stress induced
gestational age
low birth weight
heat stress