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Maternal Postnatal Depressive Symptoms And Its Effects On Infant Bonding, Tammy Nguyen
Maternal Postnatal Depressive Symptoms And Its Effects On Infant Bonding, Tammy Nguyen
Nursing | Student Research Posters
The objective of this thesis is to gain insight on precipitating factors that increase postpartum mother’s depressive symptoms, including stress and anxiety, and how attachment is influenced. Maternal-infant bonding is defined as the emotional relationship and interaction between mother and infant. Postnatal depressive symptoms typically are under-diagnosed due to a lack of education and the stigma of believing that the effects are “normal” consequences of motherhood. Those affected may not seek professional help. Unrealistic expectations about bonding with their infants can have a negative mental health impact on mothers and influence infants’ behaviors. High expectations of needing to be a …
Maternal Postnatal Depressive Symptoms And Its Effects On Infant Bonding, Tammy Nguyen
Maternal Postnatal Depressive Symptoms And Its Effects On Infant Bonding, Tammy Nguyen
Nursing | Senior Theses
The objective of this thesis is to gain insight on precipitating factors that increase postpartum mother’s depressive symptoms, including stress and anxiety, and how attachment is influenced. Maternal-infant bonding is defined as the emotional relationship and interaction between mother and infant. Postnatal depressive symptoms typically are under-diagnosed due to a lack of education and the stigma of believing that the effects are “normal” consequences of motherhood. Those affected may not seek professional help. Unrealistic expectations about bonding with their infants can have a negative mental health impact on mothers and influence infants’ behaviors. High expectations of needing to be a …