Mother-Infant Interaction: a Process of Discoveries

• Main Authors: Dorian Mônica Arpini, Edinara Zanatta, Rafaela Quintana Marchesan, Suane Pastoriza Faraj, Carolina Sarzi Ledur, Caroline de Oliveira Mozzaquatro
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná 2016-08-01
• Series: Interação em Psicologia
• Subjects: relações mãe-filho; desenvolvimento infantil; relações familiares; atenção à saúde; psicologia da criança
• Online Access: http://revistas.ufpr.br/psicologia/article/view/32503

Considering the importance of the first experiences to the psychological constitution and that such constitution is based on parental relationships, this study aimed to comprehend the aspects that indicate health and well-being in the mother-baby relationship, focusing on the moments of breastfeeding, cry, communication and interaction of the dyad. The study was grounded on observation and an interview with the mothers. Results emerged from content analysis and highlight the presence of indicators of the Child Development Risks Index (IRDIs) in the relationship of the dyad, evidencing mothers hold knowledge about their babies. Final considerations emphasize the importance of the mother-baby relationship and suggest the inclusion of Clinical Indicators of Risk regarding Child Development in services of primary health care.