Background There is substantial evidence that postpartum depression (PPD) is associated
with a poor mother-infant bond, however, fewer studies have examined the role of other …

Despite decades of research demonstrating the role of adult attachment styles and early
mother–infant bonding in parenting behaviors and maternal mental health, these constructs …

Maternal depression poses a risk for the developing mother-infant relationship. Similarly,
maternal insecure attachment styles may limit the ability to adequately connect with the …

Background There is some evidence posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following
childbirth may impact on the mother-infant bond. However, the evidence is inconsistent over …

Although an increasing number of studies show an association between adult attachment
style and mood disorders, the relationship between adult attachment style and depression …

Objective: As mother–infant bonding difficulties are potentially detrimental to child
development, it is of importance to study its etiology and associated factors. Only a minority …

Adverse effects of perinatal depression on the mother–child interaction are well
documented; however, the influence of maternal–fetal bonding during pregnancy on …

Background Perinatal depression (PND) is a major complication of pregnancy and many risk
factors have been associated with its development both during pregnancy and postpartum …

Background There is converging evidence that between 1% and 3% of women develop
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth. Various vulnerability and risk factors …

PURPOSE: To extend testing of a relational theory that a low sense of belonging, delayed or
impaired bonding, and loneliness are salient risk factors for postpartum depression (PPD) in …