Postpartum maternal depression, mother-to-infant bonding, and their association with child difficulties in sixth grade
The negative impact of maternal depressive symptoms on mother-to-infant bonding may have contributed to increased difficulties for the child, highlighting the critical role of bonding in moderating the effects of maternal mental health on child development. These findings underscore the importance of early postpartum interventions targeting both maternal depression and bonding difficulties to mitigate long-term effects on child development.
Authors
- Shinsuke Washizuka
- Tetsuya Kudo
- Tetsuo Nomiyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1702-5242)
- Wakako Kaneko
- Daimei Sasayama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3450-7283)
- Ken Shiraishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1153-7749)
- Rie Kuge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7727-7361)
- Tomonori Owa
- Hideo Honda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1147-3677)
- Mizuho Makita
Institutions
- Shinshu University (JP)
- Shinshu University Hospital (JP)
- Shinshu Medical and Welfare College (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Women s Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-025-01585-y
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.15
Funders
- Shinshu University
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science