The influence of lip reconstruction on mother-infant bonding during the perioperative phase
This study suggests that cleft lip reconstruction plays a crucial role in strengthening the mother-child bond. Cleft malformations can adversely affect maternal well-being by complicating the interpretation of a child's needs. A secure maternal attachment style appears to offer protective benefits during the cleft repair hospitalization period. Preoperative consultations are essential for addressing concerns and providing reassurance to caregivers.
Authors
- Bernd Lethaus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9619-9362)
- Alexander Hemprich
- Sebastian Gaus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8231-9610)
- J Schäfer
- Andreas M. Fichter
- Annika Schönfeld
- Niels Christian Pausch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7064-3875)
- Dirk Halama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9662-3733)
- Anita Kloss‐Brandstätter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0873-6704)
- Annemarie Fritz
- Katie Elisabeth Anne Poser
- Maximilian Poser
Institutions
- University Hospital Leipzig (DE)
- FH Kärnten (AT)
- University of Tübingen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2025.09.007
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00