Maternal postnatal depression and children's growth and behaviour during the early years of life: exploring the interaction between physical and mental health

Avan, Bilal Iqbal; Richter, Linda; Ramchandani, Paul; Norris, Shane A.; Stein, Alan

doi:10.1136/adc.2009.164848

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“…For example, we know that there are strong socio-cultural influences in some settings (not only in LLMICs) on the gender balance of offspring, and that this can have profound effects on women's propensity to develop PND (Ahmad & Khan, 2005;Xie et al, 2007). Finally, we know that there are many studies from upper middle income countries that might have relevance for understanding the relationships between PND and poverty, but that were excluded on the basis of our geographic limitations, for example, (Avan et al, 2010;Beard et al, 2005;Cooper et al, 2009;Cooper et al, 1999;Danaci et al, 2002;Ramchandani et al, 2009;Tomlinson et al, 2004).…”

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Poverty and postnatal depression: a systematic mapping of the evidence from low and lower middle income countries

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This study systematically maps, assesses and aggregates research relating to postnatal depression (PND) and poverty in low and lower middle income countries (LLMICs). Our search of 12 databases yielded 2,202 articles, of which 47 items from 17 countries were included in our mapping. We highlight mechanisms for the relationships between poverty and PND in LLMICs. The research base on the relationships between poverty and PND in LLMIC is limited, but has recently expanded. It is dominated by studies that consider whether poverty is a risk factor for PND. Income, socio-economic status and education are all inconsistent risk factors for PND. Clues to better ways of framing and capturing economic stress in PND research is found in the qualitative studies included in our mapping. Evidence focuses overwhelmingly on individual-level analyses. To understand the scale and implications of PND in LLMICs, research has to take account of neighbourhoods, communities, and localities.

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Poverty and postnatal depression: a systematic mapping of the evidence from low and lower middle income countries

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“…Maternal postnatal depression has been linked to short and long-term negative effects for the child's behaviour, emotional and social wellbeing [e.g. 1,12].…”

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Digital motherhood

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Hanson

2013

Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are solely dependent on their mothers. We used ethnographic methods to investigate whether technology plays a role in supporting new mothers. Our research identified two core themes: (1) the need to improve confidence as a mother; and (2) the need to be more than 'just' a mother. We reflect on these findings both in terms of those interested in designing applications and services for motherhood and also the wider CHI community.

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“…There is good evidence that PPD is associated with poorer child cardiovascular functioning [40], gastrointestinal infections and lower respiratory tract infections [41]. Finally, other studies provide evidence that PPD affects child growth [42,43].…”

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“…Recent longitudinal studies showed that maternal depressive symptoms experienced during the first six months postpartum are associated with internalizing and externalizing psychopathology from early childhood to adolescence [35,36].…”

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Why should we screen for perinatal depression? Ten reasons to do it

Pereira¹,

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Bos³

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In this paper we review some of the best available evidence to argue that screening for perinatal depression should be systematically conducted since pregnancy. Our view is organized in ten topics: (1) perinatal depression high prevalence; (2) its potential negative consequences, including maternal, conjugal, foetal, infantile, and child effects; (3) its under-detection and treatment; (4) its stigma; (5) the professionals and women misconceptions related to perinatal depression; (6) the availability of valid and short self-report screening instruments for perinatal depression and (7) their acceptability; (8) the increase in recognition, diagnosis, and treatment rates in comparison with routine practice; (9) the opportunity, given the large number of contacts that women have with health professionals in the perinatal period; and (10) perinatal depression screening potential cost-effectiveness.

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Maternal postnatal depression and children's growth and behaviour during the early years of life: exploring the interaction between physical and mental health

Abstract: Maternal postnatal depression is associated with later child behaviour problems independent of the socioeconomic status of the family. This association is mediated by the child's growth, demonstrating the importance of considering a child's physical and mental health together.

Cited by 209 publications

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Poverty and postnatal depression: a systematic mapping of the evidence from low and lower middle income countries

Poverty and postnatal depression: a systematic mapping of the evidence from low and lower middle income countries

Digital motherhood

Why should we screen for perinatal depression? Ten reasons to do it

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