Pregnancy is a complex and vulnerable period that presents a number of challenges to
women, including the development of postpartum psychiatric disorders (PPDs). These …

Pregnancy is a period of complex bio-psychological changes, during which the development
of an attachment bond to the fetus takes on a central role. Depressive symptoms are …

Aim: To investigate the association between the experience of the coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) pandemic and neurodevelopment of six-month-old and one-year-old children …

Objective To classify NICU interventions for parental distress and quantify their
effectiveness. Study design We systematically reviewed controlled studies published before …

The impact of COVID-19-related stress on perinatal women is of heightened public health
concern given the established intergenerational impact of maternal stress-exposure on …

Postpartum psychoses are a severe form of postnatal mood disorders, affecting 1–2 in every
1000 deliveries. These episodes typically present as acute mania or depression with …

Aims: This report aims to present a concise overview and synthesis of current research
findings regarding paternal depression in the perinatal period. Methods: A literature search …

Parental experiences in the NICU are often characterized by psychological stress and
anxiety following the birth of a critically ill or premature infant. Such stress can have a …

Aim The etiology of maternal postpartum depression (PPD) remains inconclusive, and there
is no consensus concerning whether maternal PPD affects children's developmental …

Objectives The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may significantly affect the peripartum
experience; however, little is known about the perceptions of women who gave birth during …