The application of salutogenesis in birth, neonatal, and infant care settings

Soo Downe, Claudia Meier Magistretti, Shefaly Shorey, Bengt Lindström

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Abstract

In this chapter, the relation of salutogenesis to maternity care is discussed by giving a critical overview of studies in perinatal care, primarily measuring and promoting parental sense of coherence (SOC) and well-being. An overview is given on salutogenic approaches to neonatal and infant service provision. Important aspects of and salutogenic interventions for parent-child attachment in the first year of a child's life are examined. Parents' and caregivers' relationship with their infants and newborns plays a critical role in shaping the emotional, cognitive, and social development of their child. Different interventions of early support to optimize parenting capacity and their impact are also discussed. Although the chapter focuses only on examples of salutogenic approaches based on reasonable evidence, there is a growing awareness of the value of salutogenic approaches to the provision of maternity care, and to facilities and services to enhance parenting and well-being in infancy and early childhood. Research gaps are identified, and suggestions for the direction of future research are outlined.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Handbook of Salutogenesis
EditorsMaurice B. Mittelmark, Georg F. Bauer, Lenneke Vaandrage, Jürgen M. Pelikan, Shifra Sagy, Monica Eriksson, Bengt Lindström, Claudia Meier Magistretti
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
PublisherSpringer
Pages465-477
Number of pages13
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9783030795153
ISBN (Print)9783030795146
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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