The impact of postpartum depression and early mother-child bonding on children’s psychosocial development (IMAGE)

Shinshu University

The impact of postpartum depression and early mother-child bonding on children’s psychosocial development

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A new study highlights how the strong influence of postpartum depression and mother-to-infant bonding affects child difficulties in sixth grade and also emphasizes the importance of secure early bonding experiences in mediating the long-term effects of postpartum depression on child difficulties.

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Daimei Sasayama from Shinshu University, Japan

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