Infants of “depressed” mothers interact better with their nondepressed fathers

Hossain, Ziarat; Field, Tiffany; Gonzalez, Jeanette; Malphurs, Julie; Valle, Claudia Del; Pickens, Jeffrey

doi:10.1002/1097-0355(199424)15:4<348::aid-imhj2280150404>3.0.co;2-y

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“…This was a surprising finding inasmuch as depressed fathers versus depressed mothers have typically shown more positive interactions behaviors with their infants (Field, Hossain & Malphurs, et al, 1999;Hossain, Field, Gonzalez, Malphurs, DelValle & Pickens, 1994).…”

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Prenatal paternal depression

Field

Diego

Hernandez‐Reif

et al. 2006

Infant Behavior and Development

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Prenatal depressive symptoms, anxiety, anger and daily hassles were investigated in 156 depressed and non-depressed pregnant women and their depressed and non-depressed partners (fathers-to-be). Depressed versus non-depressed fathers had higher depression, anxiety and daily hassles scores. Although the pregnant women in general had lower anxiety, anger and daily hassles scores than the men, the scores on the measures for depressed fathers and depressed mothers did not differ. Paternal depression appeared to have less effect than maternal depression on their partners' scores. However, the similarity between the scores of depressed mothers and depressed fathers highlights the importance of screening for depression in fathers-to-be as well as mothers-to-be as well as during pregnancy. Prenatal Paternal DepressionPrenatal maternal depression is noted to negatively affect fetal activity (increased) and fetal growth (decreased) and neonatal outcome (greater incidence of prematurity and low birthweight) in different cultures (Field, Diego, Dieter, et al 2004;Lundy, et al 1999;Zuckerman, Bauchner, Parker, & Cabral, 1990). Many fathers are also depressed. In an Australian study, for example, 20% of mothers and 12% of fathers were significantly distressed at mid-pregnancy (Morse, Buist, & Durkin, 2000). In a Norwegian study, psychological distress was reported by 37% of the mothers and 13% of the fathers a few days after childbirth, and severe distress symptoms were reported by 9% and 2% of the mothers and fathers, respectively (Skari, et al 2002). In an American study (Goodman, 2004), the incidence of paternal depression ranged from 1% to 26% in community samples, and from 24% to 50% among partners of women experiencing depression. In at least one study, prenatal paternal and maternal depressed mood were significant predictor variables for the postnatal moods of both mothers and fathers (Matthey, Barnett, Ungerer, Waters, 2000). The negative effects of paternal depression on early interactions between fathers and infants and on child development have been documented if prenatal paternal depression is predictive of postnatal paternal depression, it would be important to identify depressed fathers prenatally for early intervention to help prevent postnatal paternal depression and its negative effects. Paternal depression during the postnatal period has been associated with adverse emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children after controlling postnatal for maternal depression (Ramchandari, Stein, Evans, O'Connor, 2005). In addition, depression in the father-to-be might be expected to negatively affect the mother's mood state during pregnancy and thereby have indirect negative effects on fetal development and neonatal outcome.The present study investigated prenatal depression and other mood states in both depressed and non-depressed pregnant women and their depressed and non-depressed partners (fathersto-be). Comparisons were made between the prenatal mood states of 1) depressed versus nondepressed fathe...

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Prenatal paternal depression

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Diego

Hernandez‐Reif

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Infant Behavior and Development

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“…However, in their study of three-to six-month-old infants, Hossain et al (49) showed that infants of depressed mothers interacted better with their nondepressed fathers who could 'buffer' the effects of the mother's depression on infant interaction behaviour. In addition, a cross-sectional study (50) of 96 families with children between the ages of five and 10 years showed that in families in which the mother was depressed, children showed lower social and emotional competence if the father also had a psychiatric disorder.…”

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Maternal depression and child development

Bernard-Bonnin¹

2004

Paediatrics &Amp; Child Health

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“…Apesar de benéfico para o bebé, como consideram Hossain & et al (1994) e Hops & et al (1987, defendendo que em casos de depressão pós-parto o contacto com o pai não deprimido deverá ser promovido pois este desempenhará um efeito protector para o bebé, minimizando o impacto negativo da depressão da mãe, essa atitude não ajuda na recuperação materna uma vez que, nestes casos, a mãe tem tendência a sentir-se expropriada no seu papel maternal.…”

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“…Segundo Brazelton & Cramer, (1992) quando o pai está presente serve de mediador da interacção da mãe com bebé, parecendo ter uma influência directa sobre o desenvolvimento da criança e exercendo um papel protector desse mesmo desenvolvimento (Hossain & et al, 1994;Hops & et.al., 1987). Hops, Biglan, Sherman, Arthur, Friedman, e Osteen (1987) mostraram que quando havia um bom relacionamento conjugal, os pais das famílias em que a mãe estava deprimida, tinham um maior envolvimento com as suas crianças, do que as próprias mães.…”

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O Comportamento Parental de Companheiros de Mulheres com Depressão Pós-Parto

Martins¹,

Pires²

2008

Mudanças - Psicologia da Saúde

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ResumoOs últimos estudos acerca da Depressão Pós-Parto (DPP) parecem concluir que o apoio do companheiro, têm um impacto muito favorável na forma como a nova mãe se adapta à maternidade. Descobrir de que forma os pais vivem a DPP das suas companheiras e a influência que isso tem no comportamento do casal e na relação com o bebé foi o nosso objectivo. Utilizamos a Grounded Theory e investigámos 7 casos de Depressão Pós-parto. Participaram 5 pais e 6 mães e 2 pediatras. Concluímos que: os companheiros das mulheres com depressão pós-parto referem alguma "perplexidade", face a esta situação inesperada que parece vir "reactivar vivências e conflitos anteriores" nomeadamente a relação precoce com as próprias mães e outros significativos. A "expectativa face à companheira" determina nuns casos a emergência de "ressentimento" e noutros uma "compreensão" que os leva a ajudá-las neste período difícil das suas vidas. Independentemente dos diferentes comportamentos adoptados pelos pais todos eles acabam por "assumir o papel maternal" numa tentativa de compensar a indisponibilidade materna. Parental behavior of the partners of post-partum depressed women AbstractRecent research concerning post-partum depression (PPD) seems to conclude that the partner's support has a very favorable impact in the way the new mother adapts to mothering. Our objective was to investigate how fathers experience the PPD of their partners and its influence on the couple behavior and on the relationship with the baby. We used the Ground Theory to investigate seven (7) post-partum depressed cases. Five fathers, six mothers and two pediatricians participated in the study. We concluded that the partners of post-partum depressed women refer some "perplexity" when facing this unexpected situation, which seems to "reactivate previous experiences and conflicts", namely the precocious relationships with their own mothers and other significant ones. The "expectation towards the partner" determines in some cases the rising of "resenting feelings" and in other cases "comprehending feeling", which leads them to help their wives throughout this difficult period in their lives. Despite the different postures adopted by the fathers, all of them wind up "assuming a maternal role" in an attempt to compensate the internal indisposition of the mothers.

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Infants of “depressed” mothers interact better with their nondepressed fathers

Cited by 91 publications

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Prenatal paternal depression

Prenatal paternal depression

Maternal depression and child development

O Comportamento Parental de Companheiros de Mulheres com Depressão Pós-Parto

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