Do Parental Hormone Levels Synchronize During the Prenatal and Postpartum Periods? A Systematic Review.
Coregulation
Hormonal synchrony
Linkage
Parental
Transition to parenthood
Journal
Clinical child and family psychology review
ISSN: 1573-2827
Titre abrégé: Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9807947
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
14 Apr 2024
14 Apr 2024
Historique:
accepted:
09
03
2024
medline:
14
4
2024
pubmed:
14
4
2024
entrez:
14
4
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Physiological synchrony is the phenomenon of linked physiological processes among two or more individuals. Evidence of linkage between dyads has been found among a broad range of physiological indices, including the endocrine systems. During the transition to parenthood, both men and women undergo hormonal changes that facilitate parenting behavior. The present review sought to address the question as to whether hormonal synchronization occurs among expecting or new parents. A systematic literature search yielded 13 eligible records. The evidence of cortisol synchrony during the prenatal period, with additional testosterone, prolactin, and progesterone covariations in the time leading up to childbirth, was found to be most significant. During the postpartum period, parental synchrony was reported for oxytocin, testosterone, and cortisol levels. The implications of these covariations were found to translate into adaptive parenting behaviors and the facilitation of romantic bond. Associations with infant development were also reported, suggesting far-reaching effects of hormonal synchrony outside the parental dyad. The results highlight the importance of physiological interrelatedness during this sensitive period, underscoring the need for further research in this field. In view of the limited data available in this research domain, we have put forward a framework for future studies, recommending the adoption of standardized research protocols and repeated collections of specimens.
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pubmed: 38615295
doi: 10.1007/s10567-024-00474-7
pii: 10.1007/s10567-024-00474-7
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Langues
eng
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