Conceptualizing Prenatal Attachment: Toward a Multidimensional View

In the present paper, several theoretical issues are outlined as important to
the understanding of the process of defining prenatal attachment. Each of the issues is related to the available
research literature. In the current article, it is emphasized that to understand prenatal attachment, a dynamic,
multidimensional approach should be used. Additionally, this paper points to the implications for future research
and clinical intervention programs. KEY WORDS: prenatal attachment, pregnancy, maternal-fetal attachment,
cognitive and emotional factors during pregnancy.