Study on the psychological state and its influencing factors of high-risk pregnancy mothers after being separated from their newborns

Objective To investigate the psychological state of high-risk pregnancy mothers af-ter being separated from their newborns and discuss the influencing factors of psychological state. Methods Nonexperimental descriptive study was used in this study. The investigation adopted state-trait anxiety inventory (STA-Ⅰ) and Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS). Results The moth-ers' anxiety score was significantly higher than normal women in China, and postnatal depression inci- dence rate was 57.9%. Mothers' psychological state was correlated with gestational age of new-borns, trait anxiety and pregnancy complications. Conclusions The psychological state of high- risk pregnancy mothers after being separated from their newborns should be paid more attention to, and cor-related nursing methods should be taken to improve their mental health. Key words: Mother-baby separation;  High-risk pregnancy;  Anxiety;  Depression