The Neurobiological Impact of Postpartum Maternal Depression
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چکیده
PPD represents a significant public health problemwith prevalence estimates ranging from 12% to 19% and clear negative implications for both maternal and infant health and wellness. Although risk factors for PPD are generally similar to those for depression at other time points in the life course, the substantial neuroendocrine changes that occur in a mother immediately after birth and the significant increase in contextual stressors that accompany caring for an infant may compound these
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