• Ms. Snehal Rajendra Londhe

Background of the study: Maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) defines the relationship between a pregnant woman and her unborn and is demonstrated through the expression of her behaviors. It often begins when the woman learns that she is pregnant, and increases dramatically as she feels the baby grow and move within her body. Through a continuously evolving thought process, the woman develops an internal representation of her unborn baby, and begins the psychological task of identifying as a mother, while simultaneously accepting the fetus as a unique individual who is separate from her. Often, this process is enjoyable, providing a mixture of fantasies and thoughts about the realistic expectations of pregnancy and impending motherhood. Women can experience positive levels of attachment to their unborn fetuses, regardless of their health status or behaviors. MFA typically strengthens over the course of a pregnancy, but it can also be promoted through conscious intentions and actions. Objectives :1. To identify background variables of primigravida women. 2.To determine prenatal attachment of primigravida women with her unborn child. 3.To compare the prenatal attachment among first, second and third trimester primigravida women with her unborn child.4. To identify association between prenatal attachment of primigravida women and background variables. Methodology: The theoretical frame work adopted for this study was based on cranlely’s maternal fetal attachment. The research approach used was Quantitative approach, Exploratory Descriptive Survey design. Result: Prenatal attachment is increased in third trimester as mean in the first trimester µ = 76.72 ± 12.11; in second trimester µ = 81.04 ± 9.97 and in third trimester µ = 83.75± 10.54. This shows that the mean score of prenatal attachment is increased as gestational age goes on increasing. The difference in the pregnancy gestation age revealed significant difference in scores on the five subscales of the Maternal (Prenatal) Fetal Attachment Scale; p< 0.05. Hence the investigator accepts the H1 that the Maternal (Prenatal) Fetal Attachment of primigravida women significantly differ according to gestational age (Trimester of pregnancy); and rejects null hypothesis. Conclusion: This midwifery goal could be achieved by offering teaching, training to improve mother’s attachment skills as well as providing guidance and counseling and closed antenatal care.

PRIMIGRAVIDA ,PRENATAL ATTACHMENT

"“A STUDY TO EXPLORE PRENATAL ATTACHMENT IN PRIMIGRAVIDA WOMEN WITH HER UNBORN CHILD IN THE SELECTED HOSPITALS OF CITY.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.d96-d106, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601313.pdf

"“A STUDY TO EXPLORE PRENATAL ATTACHMENT IN PRIMIGRAVIDA WOMEN WITH HER UNBORN CHILD IN THE SELECTED HOSPITALS OF CITY.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppd96-d106, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601313.pdf