“Weathering the storm:” Mothers’ and fathers’ experiences of parenting a preterm infant
O’Donovan, A, Nixon, E. Infant Ment Health J. 2019; 1‐ 14. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.21788
This qualitative study showed that preterm birth was a traumatic event for both mothers and fathers. Key themes were: (a) An unnatural disaster: The traumatic nature of preterm birth, (b) The immediate aftermath: Disconnected and displaced, (c) Breaking the ice: Moving from frozen to melted, and (d) Aftershocks: Transitioning home.