TY - JOUR
T1 - Scoping Review of Biological and Behavioral Effects of Babywearing on Mothers and Infants
AU - Grisham, Lisa M.
AU - Rankin, Lela
AU - Maurer, Jocelyn A.
AU - Gephart, Sheila M.
AU - Bell, Aleeca F.
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors report no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships. None.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
PY - 2023/5
Y1 - 2023/5
N2 - Objective: To synthesize the evidence on the biological and behavioral effects of babywearing on mothers and infants. Data Sources: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed, full-text research articles published in English in which researchers reported on the biological or behavioral effects of babywearing on mothers or infants. Study Selection: We reviewed the titles and abstracts of 200 records and abstracted 80 for full-text review. Of these, 29 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Data Extraction: We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and extracted the following data from the included articles: author(s), year of publication, setting, aim/purpose, design, description, sample, results/outcomes, and implications to practice. Data Synthesis: We synthesized data from the included studies into the following eight themes: Increased Contact, Responsiveness, and Secure Attachment; Physiologic Effects; Biomechanics and Positioning; Facilitating and Empowering; Comfort; Maternal Benefits; Speech, Vocalizations, and Tempo; and Beliefs and Perceptions About Babywearing. Conclusion: Babywearing may have a range of beneficial biological and behavioral effects on mothers and infants. The evidence, however, is insufficient to inform practice recommendations, and additional research is warranted.
AB - Objective: To synthesize the evidence on the biological and behavioral effects of babywearing on mothers and infants. Data Sources: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed, full-text research articles published in English in which researchers reported on the biological or behavioral effects of babywearing on mothers or infants. Study Selection: We reviewed the titles and abstracts of 200 records and abstracted 80 for full-text review. Of these, 29 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Data Extraction: We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and extracted the following data from the included articles: author(s), year of publication, setting, aim/purpose, design, description, sample, results/outcomes, and implications to practice. Data Synthesis: We synthesized data from the included studies into the following eight themes: Increased Contact, Responsiveness, and Secure Attachment; Physiologic Effects; Biomechanics and Positioning; Facilitating and Empowering; Comfort; Maternal Benefits; Speech, Vocalizations, and Tempo; and Beliefs and Perceptions About Babywearing. Conclusion: Babywearing may have a range of beneficial biological and behavioral effects on mothers and infants. The evidence, however, is insufficient to inform practice recommendations, and additional research is warranted.
KW - baby carrier
KW - baby wearing
KW - babywearing
KW - infant carrying
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jogn.2022.12.008
DO - 10.1016/j.jogn.2022.12.008
M3 - Review article
C2 - 36738764
AN - SCOPUS:85152298703
SN - 0884-2175
VL - 52
SP - 191
EP - 201
JO - JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
JF - JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
IS - 3
ER -