The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Family Dynamics

As promised...here are links to the resources mentioned in our podcast, Epi-47 
The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Family Dynamics
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Postpartum Depression and Bonding Difficulties: Different but Interrelated Problems
 The mother’s feelings about her baby, described as bonding, typically grow and intensify after the baby’s birth and become the foundation of the mother’s relationship with her child.​

 Men and Postnatal Mental Illness
 Over the past few years, there has been an increase in awareness about maternal mental illnesses, including postnatal depression, postpartum psychosis, maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following birth trauma.​

Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
How to help kids feel positive about the new baby and avoid problem behaviors

New Parents Setting New Baby Boundaries
​Learning how to be a new parent means setting family boundaries that might disappoint loved ones.