Postpartum depression and bonding: Long-term effects on school-age children
Researchers show a strong association between postpartum depression, early mother-to-infant bonding, and children’s emotional and behavioral development. Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child’s psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of postpartum maternal depression and early bonding experiences on emotional and behavioral difficulties … Read more