Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10452741 Infant Behavior and Development 2011 14 Pages PDF
Abstract
▶ Research on prenatal depression suggests that it is a strong predictor of postpartum depression. ▶ Prenatal depression has been associated with excessive activity, growth delays and prematurity. ▶ Infants of depressed mothers have difficult temperament and attentional, emotional and behavioral problems later in life.
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