Maternal psychological distress appears to be enduring (Horwitz et al., 2007) and, given that the early postpartum months are especially important for the establishment of
a satisfactory dyadic relationship and for infant development (Hay and Kumar, 1995; Murray et al., 2015), it may negatively affect child outcomes (Goodman et al., 2011), mother — infant interactions (Singer et al., 2003), conjugal and family relationships (Whisman, 2001; Sutter - Dallay, 2006).