Table 2.
Relationship of pregnancy experience with maternal-fetal attachment and postpartum bonding (n = 228) *
| Variables | Mean (SD) | Uplifts | Hassles | Childbirth Experience | Postpartum Bonding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| r (p-value) ** | ||||||
| Postpartum Bonding (Range = 0- 125) | 19.5 (7.6) | -0.03 (0.603) | 0.01 (0.887) | -0.13 (0.100) | - | |
| Maternal-Fetal Attachment (24–120) | 91 (10.3) | 0.50 (< 0.001) | -0.03 (0.597) | - | -0.05 (0.425) | |
| Pregnancy Experience | - | - | - | - | ||
| Uplifts (0–30) | 22. 2 (4.5) | - | - | - | - | |
| Hassles (0–30) | 11.1 (5.2) | - | - | - | - | |
| Childbirth Experience (1–4) | 2.8 (0.4) | - | - | - | - | |
* Sample size for postpartum bonding and childbirth experience was 224 women; ** Pearson Correlation test was done except for postpartum bonding