The relationship between a maternal history of self-harm and symptoms of postnatal depression

Introduction: Mental health problems, including depression, are common during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Postnatal depression has the potential to profoundly affect maternal wellbeing and has implications for infant development and attachment, suggesting the importance of early identification of predictors of postnatal depression for prevention efforts.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Session 28 – Psychosomatics Source Type: research