Keywords
Child development
Pediatrics
Mental Disorders
Neurology
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Abstract
Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that an increasing number of women worldwide are facing. PPD is characterized by deep sadness, despair, and hopelessness, which profoundly affects both the mother-child relationship and the health of both. The purpose of this study is to identify whether PPD can lead to negative consequences for infant neurodevelopment. Materials and methods: This study was conducted through a search of scientific and systematic review articles that discuss the consequences of PPD on child development, published between 2011 and 2020, in the PubMed, SciELO, and Cochrane electronic databases. Results: A total of 964 studies were identified, and through the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final sample consisted of ten studies. These studies were divided into two groups (field studies and systematic reviews), which identified that PPD can harm all areas of child development and that the social context has a direct influence on child development. Conclusion: PPD is a serious disorder that can severely harm the health of both mother and baby.
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