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Introduction: This research was conducted to determine the relationship between marital adjustment and prenatal attachment levels in high-risk pregnant women in the third trimester. Methods: The research is in descriptive and correlational design. The sample of the study consisted of 186 high-risk pregnant women who were followed up and treated in the risky pregnancies service and risky pregnancies policlinic of a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Data were collected by face-to-face interview method between March 2019 and March 2020, using 'The Patient Information Form', 'The Marital Adjustment Test' (MAT) and 'The Prenatal Attachment Inventory' (PBE). Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 29,75±5,06. The mean total score of MAT was 46,24±9,08, and the mean total score of PSI was 63,71±11,0. A positive and significant relationship was found between the MAT and PBE total scores of the pregnant women. Income-expenditure status is equal, had a planned pregnancy, having the desired pregnancy, those who reported that their pregnancy had a positive effect on their relationship with their spouse it was determined that the mean total score of MAT was significantly higher. It was determined that the mean total score of PBE was significantly higher who had a higher income than expenses, had a nuclear family, had a planned pregnancy, had a desired pregnancy, and reported that their pregnancy had a positive effect on their relationship. Conclusion: The pregnant women have a harmonious marital and their prenatal attachment is at a good level. As the level of marital adjustment of expectant mothers increases, prenatal attachment levels also increase. Nurses should evaluate high-risk pregnant women in terms of marital relationships and prenatal attachment; should apply the nursing process in this regard when necessary.

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