Maternal directed interventions of preterm newborn on strengthening mother- newborn interaction in NICU: A systematic review

Abstract

The main factor contributing to neonatal fatalities globally is preterm birth Maternal participation in the care of preemies in the NICU can be challenging for mothers to strengthen the bond between them. The objective of the literature review was to appraise the effectiveness of maternal-directed interventions of preterm newborns on strengthening mother-newborn interaction in NICU, identify which tools are most frequently used, and report on outcomes of strengthening mother-newborn interaction in NICU.We conducted a PRISMA-compliant Meticulous search for articles indexed in the databasesPubMed, Psyc INFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL using disparate combinations of keywords comprising “maternal directed interventions’’ AND “preterm newborn’’ OR “strengthening’’ AND “mother- newborn interaction” were used to review in the databases. Five empirical studies were identified, massage including Auditory, Tactile, Visual, and Vestibular was linked to a faster symptom reduction of depression, ATVV have significant implications for mom and their premature babies, especially during the initial six months of life. At day 14 (=45.66, p<0.01), there were noticeable differences between groups as the suction pressure rose linearly over time. The mean weight, height, and head circumference of preterm babies who received the 2-week massage intervention were higher (F=41.151, 6.621, and 24.158, respectively; p<0.001). Breastfeeding habits among mothers of preterm infants are improved by the kangaroo mother's nursing on the infant's growth, neurological development, and reduction of morbidities related to preterm infants. Maternal interventions support infants from birth through early life to improve infant health, develop newly acquired abilities, reduce developmental issues, promote adaptive parenting and strengthen the mother-newborn bond.