COVID-19 mothers’ mother–baby bonding, feeding practices, postnatal care experiences in Qatar: A mixed-methods approach
The pandemic has significantly impacted maternal-infant bonding, as evidenced by increased reports of maternal stress, reduced physical contact, and limitations on partner support. Midwives and other healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in supporting, educating, and reassuring women about providing safe, high-quality care during the crisis. Further research is essential to develop evidence-based guidelines and to examine the long-term consequences of disrupted bonding on infant development.
Authors
- Teresa Sandra Erice Rivero
- Albara Alomari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7693-4617)
- Kalpana Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2273-5062)
- John Paul Ben Silang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5458-5978)
- K. Bargaoui
- Nesiya Hassan
- Laura Llamosas‐Falcón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4718-9376)
- Jussara Brito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6744-4595)
- Safa El-Arwa Hadid
- Mariama Lilei Kassay
Institutions
- Qatar Science and Technology Park (QA)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Midwifery
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/209553
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00