Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Attachment and Well-Being During Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the maternal–fetal attachment and well-being of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 401 pregnant women using a web-based survey. Data were collected using an Introductory Information Form, the Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS) and the Wellbeing in Pregnancy (WiP) Scale. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed to determine the predictors of WiP and MAAS. Results: The MASS total score average was 70.57±7.86 (range 46–88), and the WiP total score average was 53.84 ± 8.93 (range 32–72). In the regression model, education level, planned pregnancy, number of living children, gender of the fetus, working status of the spouse and WiP variables were the predictors of maternal–fetal attachment. The predictors of WiP were found to be the presence of symptoms similar to COVID19, planned pregnancy, working status of the spouse, gestational week and maternal–fetal attachment. Conclusions: This study provides initial insight into the attachment and well-being levels of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results may inform future interventions to support pregnant women during pandemics.