Effect of postpartum depression and role of infant feeding practices on relative weight of child at 1 and 3 years of age

CONCLUSION: The significant association between PPD at 6 months and child's BMI z-score at 3 years of age, in conjunction with birth trends and high prevalence of PPD, can add to the body of evidence that there is need for multiple assessment across the first postpartum year to rule out PPD as early screening and early interventions may benefit both maternal health and child development outcomes. These findings can indicate the need for establishing support systems for care-giving activities for mothers with PPD.PMID:38698333 | DOI:10.1186/s12884-024-06483-2
Source: Cancer Control - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research