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Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of prenatal training in attachment behaviors aimed at improving mother-fetus attachment and the attachment styles of first-time pregnant women characterized by insecure attachment. The study employed an experimental design featuring a pre-test-post-test structure alongside a control group. A total of 40 first-time pregnant women exhibiting insecure attachment were recruited from health centers in western Tehran through multi-stage cluster sampling and were randomly divided into an experimental group (20 participants) and a control group (20 participants). Data collection involved the use of the Maternal Fetal Attachment Scale (MFAS; Cranley), the Collins and Read Revised Adult Attachment Scale (RAAS), and a demographic information survey. The experimental group underwent four sessions of training focused on prenatal attachment behaviors. Findings reveal that the implementation of a prenatal attachment behavior training program significantly enhances mother-fetus attachment along with its components (such as interaction with the fetus, acceptance of maternal roles, and attributing characteristics to the fetus) while also promoting secure attachment styles among participants in the experimental group.

Keywords: Maternal Fetal Attachment, Attachment style, Prenatal training in attachment behaviors