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Postnatal depression: identification, risk factors and effects

1994; Volume: 2; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.12968/bjom.1994.2.6.253

2052-4307

Alyx Taylor, Diana Adams, Vivette Glover,

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Postnatal depression can have a serious influence on family life and the development of the baby. Risk factors include a poor relationship with the partner and mood changes in the first postpartum week. A small survey of postnatally depressed women showed that 80% had not sought or received any medical help.