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Maternal depression
Maternal/perinatal/postpartum depression can have a major impact on the child’s development, the mother’s mental health, and the family environment. It is important be aware of the prevention and...
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Early Intervention for Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
IntroductionFirst identified in the United States nearly 50 years ago,1,2 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a major birth defect resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and is characterized by...
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Perinatal Depression and Children: A Developmental Perspective
IntroductionPerinatal depression in mothers, defined as depression occurring during pregnancy or postpartum among individuals who identify as women, is of concern for all who are involved with such...
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Maternal Depression and its Relation to Children’s Development and Adjustment
IntroductionDepression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders, especially common during women’s childbearing years.1-4 For example, one in ten women in the US report experiencing...
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Tobacco Consumption During Pregnancy and its Association with Psychosocial Child Development
IntroductionSelf-report studies reveal that 7 to 25% of women of childbearing age in the United States endorse current smoking, including the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), which...