What Influences Maternal Stress in The NICU Among Mothers of Preterm Infants?

NICU-related stress and WI levels were higher in mothers of infants with GA ≤32 weeks and were correlated with GA. In extremely/very preterm infants, higher maternal stress was linked to seizures, infection, C-section, twins, low education, and maternal depression. In moderate/late preterm neonates, stress was associated with unemployment, vaginal delivery, and having older children. Parental role alteration was the main stressor in all groups.