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Podcast: The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
Episode: "How will postpartum depression impact my child's development?"
Description: On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, a mother of a 1 year old calls in to ask bout the impact her postpartum depression can have on the development of her child.Â
I discuss why maternal (and parental mental) health matters and what we see for the developmental impact for kids.
A few resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2724169/
https://www.rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Issue%20Briefs/3.18%20Maternal%20Depression%20Update.pdf
https://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/from-pregnancy-to-postpartum-the-effects-of-maternal-depression-on-mothers-infants-and-toddlers.aspx