New mothers and their babies: attachment in the face of maternal life-threatening illness |
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| Authors: | Anne McFadyen |
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| Institution: | Royal Free and University College Medical School, and The Tavistock Clinic, London, UK |
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| Abstract: | Life-threatening illness in the mothers of babies or young children is rare. Its impact is discussed in this paper, which focuses on attachment theory as a foundation for work in this area. A single case study is used to illustrate the potential conflicts and dilemmas for professionals caring for babies and their families in this situation. |
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