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  • Title: Important determinants of newborn health: postpartum depression, teen parenting, and breast-feeding.
    Author: McPeak KE, Sandrock D, Spector ND, Pattishall AE.
    Journal: Curr Opin Pediatr; 2015 Feb; 27(1):138-44. PubMed ID: 25564189.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The present article addresses recent research related to three important determinants of newborn health: postpartum depression, teenage parents and their offspring, and breast-feeding. RECENT FINDINGS: Postpartum depression can impact the entire family unit, and fathers may be affected more than previously recognized. Teenage mothers and their infants are at risk of a number of poor physical and mental health outcomes. New research continues to support the benefits of breast-feeding infants, and hospitals have adopted policies to improve breast-feeding rates. SUMMARY: Recognizing both maternal and paternal depression during outpatient visits is key to family well-being, as well as to infant development and attachment. Pediatric providers should address the unique emotional, socioeconomic, educational, and health needs of teen mothers. Hospital implementation of evidence-based policies may increase the number of mothers who are successful in establishing breast-feeding, and pediatric healthcare providers should be prepared to support mothers of breast-feeding infants.
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