Studies on large samples all agree on the negative impact of maternal postpartum depression on a child's cognitive development. (academic.oup.com)
A new study indicates that a child's temperament may be influenced by maternal postpartum depression, maternal sensitivity, and family functioning. (sciencedaily.com)
Early experience with insensitive maternal interactions (as in maternal postpartum depression) appears to be predictive of poorer cognitive functioning [22]. (academic.oup.com)