Background Research in paternal prenatal and postpartum depression has nearly doubled
since prevalence rates were last meta-estimated in October 2009. An updated meta-analysis …

In the decade that followed since the original clinical report on the father's role was
published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in May 2004, 1 there has been a surge of …

Background Perinatal depression is one of the important mental illnesses among women.
However, not enough reviews have been done, and a certain consensus has not been …

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

Context It is well established that maternal prenatal and postpartum depression is prevalent
and has negative personal, family, and child developmental outcomes. Paternal depression …

Childhood is the time when we forge our first social bonds, first learn how to express and
read basic human emotions, and first make sense of the physical world. In childhood …

Background Men's experiences of anxiety within the perinatal period can adversely impact
themselves, their partner and infant. However, we know little about the prevalence and …

Background Relatively few studies have focused on the validation of psychometric scales
measuring depression during pregnancy. The aim of this review was to critically appraise …

The purpose of this paper is to present research on the effects of postpartum depression
(PPD) on mothers, fathers, and children that point to a re-conceptualization of PPD as a …

Transition to parenthood represents an important life event increasing vulnerability to
psychological disorders. Postpartum depression and parenting distress are the most …