[Maternal affectivity during pregnancy, mother-child relationship, infant´s health and development in Kinshasa].

Introduction: the impact of prenatal maternal affectivity on infant development is poorly documented in Africa. The purpose of our study is to determine the relationship between mother feelings about pregnancy and childbirth, infant´s behavior and development.

Methods: one hundred and twenty mothers aged 28,4 years (± 12,18 years) with their babies aged 38,70 months (± 19,19) were enrolled in a cross-sectional study based on an interview and questionnaire on maternal affectivity, mother-child relationship, infant´s behavior and psychosocial development.