Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4934477 | Psychoneuroendocrinology | 2017 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Prenatal depressive symptoms were higher in older women, but postpartum depressive symptoms and parenting stress increased in both younger and older women. Nevertheless, cortisol levels just increased in older ages at postpartum. In contrast, social functioning (family functioning, maternal attitudes, and social support) improved with age. We conclude that these social advantages may compensate for other disadvantages of delayed childbearing (i.e., depressive symptoms, parenting stress, and high cortisol level).
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Authors
Ana GarcÃa-Blanco, Alberto Monferrer, Jorge Grimaldos, David Hervás, Vicent Balanzá-MartÃnez, Vicente Diago, Máximo Vento, Consuelo Cháfer-Pericás,