Parenthood is a central mechanism through which maternal depression affects the child. When Depressed mothers are less able to provide care appropriate to the child according to his age, they have more recourse to a harsh and authoritarian education, are more inclined to criticize the child, are more distant, more in withdrawal positions. So many harmful behaviors for very young children who, on the contrary, need to rely on caring, sensitive, receptive, committed and positive adults.
MARAYA MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH CARE 