When loss speaks louder than depression: previous early pregnancy loss as a stronger predictor of mother–infant dyadic disruption | Synapse
February 22, 2026Open Access
When loss speaks louder than depression: previous early pregnancy loss as a stronger predictor of mother–infant dyadic disruption
Key Points
To explore the relationship between previous early pregnancy loss and mother-infant synchrony, independent of depression.
Analysed mother-infant interactions
Compared synchrony levels based on early pregnancy loss experiences
Assessed current depressive severity
Previous early pregnancy loss significantly affected mother-infant synchrony
Current depression was not a significant factor in this relationship
Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended
Abstract
Prior EPL appears to have lasting effects on mother-infant synchrony, independent of current depressive severity. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.