During the perinatal period, the establishment of the attachment relationship with the fetus
and subsequently with the real child is crucial for the parents' and the child's well-being …

The international literature has shown that maternal and paternal postnatal depression
(PND) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the perinatal period, with significant …

Introduction The puerperium is a period of adaptation in which various transformations take
place in the lives of women and men on their way to becoming mothers and fathers. These …

Background Maternal and paternal perinatal depression and anxiety are theorised to
adversely impact infant development. Yet, few studies have assessed both mental health …

Background Post-partum depression (PPD) is a growing mental health concern worldwide.
There is little evidence in the Chinese context of the relationship between paternal PPD and …

Becoming a parent brings immense joy and excitement for most women and their partners.
Although it also brings great change, many women and their partners are able to adapt …

Background. Since the identification of Couvade syndrome in the late 1950s, little attention
has been dedicated to the issue of depression in expecting fathers. Objective. To quantify …

Perinatal distress affects approximately 10% of fathers, but little is known about how gay
fathers experience the challenges surrounding childbirth and early parenting of a child. This …

Background While there is evidence that low socioeconomic status (SES) increases
susceptibility to depression, few studies have focused on the effect of marital SES matching …

Purpose Paternal depression and inadequate attachment experienced in the postpartum
period may be associated with future emotional and behavioural problems of children. This …