B.O.P.S. (Bonding-Oriented Pregnancy Support)

To Promote Prenatal Bonding (with elements of Hidas' & Raffai's Bonding Analysis)

Textbook , 2024 , 53 Pages

Psychology - Developmental Psychology

This booklet briefly presents BONDING ANALYSIS, a revolutionary new method of pregnancy support to promote prenatal bonding which was developed by the two Hungarian psychoanalysts Dr György Hidas and Dr Jenö Raffai enabling pregnant women to establish mental and emotional contact with their baby and to develop and deepen this contact throughout the pregnancy.

This booklet also describes the author's "B.O.P.S. method - Bonding-Oriented Pregnancy Support", supplemented by a new "self-care" concept that can be used to help the pregnant woman unveil her emotional deficits that have their origin in "toxic" education and relationships. These deficits might impair or even prevent an intense and deepen bonding contact to be established between mother and her baby.

Once any existing blockages have been resolved, the path is cleared to create undimmed prenatal bonding thus offering the pregnant woman the unique chance to contribute immensely to the healthy psychological and physical development of her baby. One of the key findings of prenatal psychology concerns the importance of PRE-BIRTH bonding, especially for the unborn child.

If the child experiences bonding/attachment security before it is born, this creates a basic trust which is essential for survival. Furthermore, the baby is enabled to develop an early awareness that it is an independent being. The interactions with the mother which take place via various communication channels, and the fact that the baby participates in everything its mother thinks, feels and experiences, all these elements contribute to strengthening the prenatal bond.

Through the support with the BOPS method in combination with the Self-Care concept, the pregnant woman is psychologically stabilised and empowered to deal with her pregnancy, her relationship with her partner, her life and work situation in general in a more positive and stress-free way. The baby benefits greatly from this!

Christa Balkenhol-Wright not only accompanies pregnant women with the BOPS method, but she also teaches it in online courses she offers in German, English and French.
Further information about the online training courses are given on the following websites:

www.academy-to-promote-prenatal-attachment.com
www.accompagnement-prenatal-psycho-affectif.fr
www.vorgeburtliche-eltern-baby-bindung.net

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction - Presentation of the topics
• Chapter 1: Origins and development of BONDING ANALYSIS
• Chapter 2: Importance of PRENATAL Bonding
• Chapter 3: BA/BOPS - Practical application procedures
• Chapter 4: Working with the pregnant woman biography (anamnesis)
• Chapter 5: Communication channels and the role of the "inner dialogue"
• Chapter 6: Benefits of the BA/BOPS method for mother and baby - statistical data
• Chapter 7: Bowlby's attachment concept and its application within BA/BOPS
• Chapter 8: Attachment problems, possible solutions and the concept of Self-Care
• Chapter 9: BA/BOPS - resilience, salutogenesis and prevention
• Chapter 10: Effects of maternal stress on the unborn baby
• Chapter 11: How does the baby experience birth?
• Chapter 12: Drama in the womb: twin loss
• Chapter 13: Effects of Reproductive Medicine (ART-TECHNOLOGY) on the baby
• Chapter 14: Birth preparation
• Chapter 15: Epigenetic programming and transgenerational transmission of trauma

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This booklet introduces a scientific method, Bonding-Oriented Pregnancy Support (B.O.P.S.), designed to facilitate a different kind of pregnancy and birth experience. Based on Bonding Analysis, a method developed by Hungarian psychoanalysts Dr. György Hidas and Dr. Jeno Raffai, B.O.P.S. aims to promote prenatal bonding between mother and baby. The booklet explores various aspects of prenatal life and its influence on the baby's development, including the importance of communication, the role of maternal stress, and the impact of birth experiences.

• The importance of prenatal bonding and its impact on the baby's development
• The practical application of the B.O.P.S. method
• The role of communication and the "inner dialogue" between mother and baby
• The influence of maternal stress and birth experiences on the unborn baby
• The concept of resilience, salutogenesis, and prevention in prenatal development

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Origins and development of BONDING ANALYSIS: This chapter provides an overview of the origins and development of the Bonding Analysis (BA) method, highlighting the work of Dr. Hidas and Dr. Raffai.
• Chapter 2: Importance of PRENATAL Bonding: This chapter delves into the significance of prenatal bonding, emphasizing its influence on the baby's emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.
• Chapter 3: BA/BOPS - Practical application procedures: This chapter explains the practical application procedures of BA/BOPS, outlining the steps involved in implementing the method.
• Chapter 4: Working with the pregnant woman biography (anamnesis): This chapter focuses on the analysis of the pregnant woman's biography, known as anamnesis, to understand her bonding condition and quality.
• Chapter 5: Communication channels and the role of the "inner dialogue": This chapter explores the importance of communication between mother and baby, emphasizing the role of the "inner dialogue" as a key component of BA/BOPS.
• Chapter 6: Benefits of the BA/BOPS method for mother and baby - statistical data: This chapter provides statistical data illustrating the benefits of BA/BOPS for both mother and baby, highlighting the positive outcomes of the method.
• Chapter 7: Bowlby's attachment concept and its application within BA/BOPS: This chapter summarizes Bowlby's attachment theory and explores its application within the context of BA/BOPS.
• Chapter 8: Attachment problems, possible solutions and the concept of Self-Care: This chapter discusses common bonding problems that pregnant women may face, explores potential solutions, and introduces the concept of "Self-Care" in the context of prenatal well-being.
• Chapter 9: BA/BOPS - resilience, salutogenesis and prevention: This chapter examines the role of BA/BOPS in building resilience, promoting salutogenesis, and serving as a tool for prevention.
• Chapter 10: Effects of maternal stress on the unborn baby: This chapter focuses on the effects of maternal stress on the unborn baby, highlighting the impact of stress on prenatal development.
• Chapter 11: How does the baby experience birth?: This chapter explores the baby's experience of birth, considering its emotional and psychological responses to the process.
• Chapter 12: Drama in the womb: twin loss: This chapter examines the impact of twin loss on the remaining twin, addressing the psychological and emotional complexities of this situation.
• Chapter 13: Effects of Reproductive Medicine (ART-TECHNOLOGY) on the baby: This chapter discusses the effects of reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology (ART) on the baby's development.
• Chapter 14: Birth preparation: This chapter provides insights into birth preparation strategies, emphasizing the importance of preparing both physically and emotionally for labor and delivery.
• Chapter 15: Epigenetic programming and transgenerational transmission of trauma: This chapter explores the concepts of epigenetic programming and transgenerational transmission of trauma, highlighting their implications for prenatal development.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this text is on prenatal bonding, a crucial aspect of healthy fetal development. Key concepts explored include Bonding Analysis (BA), Bonding-Oriented Pregnancy Support (B.O.P.S.), attachment theory, maternal stress, birth experiences, resilience, salutogenesis, and the impact of reproductive medicine on the unborn baby. The text also highlights the importance of communication and the "inner dialogue" between mother and baby, emphasizing the role of this connection in promoting positive prenatal outcomes.

• Author: Christa Balkenhol-Wright (Author)
• Publication Year: 2024
• Pages: 53
• Catalog Number: V1471853
• ISBN (PDF): 9783389018583
• ISBN (Book): 9783389018590
• Language: English
• Tags: Bonding Analysis, prenatal bonding, prenatal attachment, support in pregnacy, Self-Parenting, prenatal transfer of trauma, prenatal psychology prenatal epigenetic programming, prenatal psychology, B.O.P.S. method, Bonding-Oriented Pregnancy Support, Hidas, Raffai