KMID : 0367420050480050469
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Journal of Korean Pediatric Society 2005 Volume.48 No. 5 p.469 ~ p.475
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The Effects of Postpartum Depression on the Development of Children
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Oh E-Sook
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Abstract
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Mother-infant interaction is a crucial component of an infant¡¯s cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. Most people are preoccupied with fetal education, the physical conditions of the postpartum mother and baby, and emphasizing an early start in the child¡¯s education. However, the effects of a mother¡¯s postnatal emotional state on the development of the infant are often overlooked. Postpartum depression is a significant health problem affecting 10-20 percent of new mothers. Recent research findings indicate that the suffering caused by postpartum depression is not limited to these mothers alone; their babies and close family members are vulnerable to short-term and long-term effects as well. This review summarizes the findings of recent research works, in the light of publications within the last seven years.
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KEYWORD
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Postpartum depression, Development of infant and children
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