The effect of maternal emotion on fetal behavior.
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Title
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The effect of maternal emotion on fetal behavior.
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Identifier
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AAI9707127
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identifier
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9707127
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Creator
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Masakowski, Yvonne R.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Gerald Turkewitz
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Date
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1996
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Psychobiology | Psychology, Physiological | Psychology, Developmental | Health Sciences, Human Development
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of maternal emotion on fetal behavior. 32 nulliparous pregnant women (36-40 weeks gestation) were presented with three 30s film segments depicting breastfeeding, nature and labor scenes. Film segments were presented during the first period of low fetal heart rate variability, the fetal analog of quiet sleep. Maternal heart rate, blood pressure and respiration were recorded, as well as fetal heart rate, body movements and breathing movements.;The breastfeeding film segment elicited a significant decrease in maternal blood pressure ({dollar}-{dollar}3.4 mm Hg, {dollar}p<0.05{dollar}) and a significant increase in maternal respiration rate (3.2, {dollar}p<0.01{dollar}). Concomitant with maternal physiological changes, there was a marginally significant increase in fetal heart rate (1.14 bpm, {dollar}p<0.05{dollar}) and a significant increase in fetal breathing movements, (3.5 breaths/minute, {dollar}p<0.01{dollar}), during the second 10s of the breastfeeding film. Fetal heart rates increased in association with an increase in maternal respiration rate, a decrease in breath amplitude and a decrease in blood pressure. Physiological changes associated with maternal emotions exert an influence on fetal behavior which may have consequences for neonatal development.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
