Separation anxiety disorder in pregnancy: The relationship between attachment styles, childhood trauma, and prenatal attachment

ASAD is common during late pregnancy and is closely associated with insecure attachment patterns and adverse childhood experiences, but not with prenatal attachment. These findings support the clinical value of routine ASAD screening during late pregnancy and targeted interventions for at-risk women. Longitudinal studies are needed to clarify the postpartum course of ASAD and its implications for mother-infant relationships and child development.