Research has found that device use in pregnancy is correlated with disrupted connectedness and increased levels of parental stress (Hood et al, 2022). Why is this important? Prenatal attachment is indicative of the nature of attachment relationships the baby will experience in their early years of life. Healthy attachment is essential for healthy psychological development, it has an impact on cognitive development, socio-emotional development, physical activity, coping skills and many other important developmental stages.
There are more pregnancy related apps than for any other medical condition which indicates the demand for these online services. In many cases device use can be helpful during pregnancy, in helping the mother to adjust to the changes she is going through, to keep informed and to stay connected to others.
Having an awareness of the impact that devices can have on your wellbeing enables you to make informed choices regarding device use in pregnancy.
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