K. Dopelt

Parenting in an Unsafe World: Mother–Infant Bonding, Maternal Emotional Availability, and Support Systems During Partners’ Wartime Deployment

The transition to first-time motherhood may be especially challenging during armed conflict and prolonged partner absence. This study explored first-time mothers’ experiences of mother–infant bonding and their perceived capacity to remain emotionally available, responsive, and soothing during their partners’ wartime mi...