Maternal depression during and after pregnancy may affect the child’s neurodevelopment.
Maternal Depression Affects Child's Brain Development
Depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are linked to reduced thickness of the cortex in preschool-age kids.
Depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are linked to reduced thickness of the cortex in preschool-age kids.
‘Higher average maternal depressive symptoms during and after pregnancy predicted lower total developmental milestones in children.’
"Our findings further suggest that antenatal and post-pregnancy depression
have both independent and additive effects on neurodevelopment. Children of mothers with the most chronic and severe depressive symptoms during and after pregnancy had the most neurodevelopmental disadvantages," said co-lead author Dr. Marius Lahti-Pulkkinen, of the University of Helsinki, in Finland. Source-Eurekalert
Maternal Depression and Its Impact on Childhood Epilepsy - Study
A new study conducted by Canadian researchers examined the prevalence of depression in mothers and its effect on children with epilepsy.
A new study conducted by Canadian researchers examined the prevalence of depression in mothers and its effect on children with epilepsy.
Maternal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for Child Maltreatment
In mothers, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appears to be associated with an increased risk for child maltreatment beyond that associated with maternal depression.
In mothers, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appears to be associated with an increased risk for child maltreatment beyond that associated with maternal depression.
Depressed Mothers Must Opt for Child Care
Mothers with postpartum depression must avail childcare facilities for their babies as it helps both of them cope.
Mothers with postpartum depression must avail childcare facilities for their babies as it helps both of them cope.
