Black Perinatal Mental Health: Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health to Optimize Infant Health and Wellness

Infant mental health is interconnected with and affected by maternal mental health. A mother or birthing person's mental health before and during pregnancy and the postpartum period is essential for a child's development. During the first year of life, infants require emotional attachment...

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Main Authors: Tracey Estriplet, Isabel Morgan, Kelly Davis, Joia Crear Perry, Kay Matthews
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.807235/full