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Maternal depression is associated with mother-infant interaction in preterm infants

Authors: Korja R, Savonlahti E, Ahlqvist-Bjorkroth S, Stolt S, Haataja L, Lapinleimu H, Piha J, Lehtonen L

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2008

Journal: Acta Paediatrica

Journal name in source: ACTA PAEDIATRICA

Journal acronym: ACTA PAEDIATR

Volume: 97

Issue: 6

First page : 724

Last page: 730

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 0803-5253

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.00733.x

Abstract

Conclusions: This study suggests that maternal depression may be a risk factor in the development of the mother-infant relationship between preterm infants and their mothers. Therefore, it would be important to identify signs of depression in mothers of preterm infants to offer early support.