In the decade that followed since the original clinical report on the father's role was
published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in May 2004, 1 there has been a surge of …

Background Postpartum period is a critical time that requires adjustments not only for
mothers but also for fathers and may pose risk for depression. Studies show that the …

Importance Some small studies suggest that maternal postnatal depression is a risk factor
for offspring adolescent depression. However, to our knowledge, no large cohort studies …

Perinatal depression (PND) is the most common obstetric complication in the United States.
Even when screening results are positive, mothers often do not receive further evaluation …

Abstract Background The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is widely used in
many countries to screen women for depression in the perinatal period. However, across …

Background The prevalence of fathers' depression and anxiety in the perinatal period (ie
from conception to 1 year after birth) is approximately 5–10%, and 5–15%, respectively; their …

Background Men's experiences of anxiety within the perinatal period can adversely impact
themselves, their partner and infant. However, we know little about the prevalence and …

Background: Factors related to parents and parenting capacities are important predictors of
the development of behavioural problems in children. Recently, there has been an …

The transition to parenthood is considered to be a major life transition that can increase the
vulnerability to parental depressive disorders, including paternal perinatal depression …

Background: Maternal depression is common and is known to affect both maternal and child
health. One of the mechanisms by which maternal depression exerts its effects on child …