"Maternal depression" refers to a condition where a mother feels sad and low for a long time. It can affect her mood, thoughts, and ability to take care of herself and her baby. Full definition
One way this has been studied is by examining the impact of maternal depression on infants. (attachmentparenting.org)
Insurance policies that cover the child but not the parent, must provide coverage for maternal depression screening, as a critically important preventative care intervention for the health of the child. (governor.ny.gov)
Studies have shown that maternal separation was associated with maternal depression as well as the children's future psychological and emotional development [15][16]. (scirp.org)