mothers need more postnatal depression checks
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today
Arab Today, arab today
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today

Mothers need more post-natal depression checks

Arab Today, arab today

Arab Today, arab today Mothers need more post-natal depression checks

London - Arabstoday

New mothers should be interviewed three to four months after they give birth to check they are bonding with their babies, according to a Government-commissioned report. At the moment, midwives and health visitors usually check on new mothers for up to six weeks after their delivery. But after that they face several months without a formal appraisal of how they are coping with motherhood. Child abuse charity The Wave Trust, which carried out the research, said failing to check for post-natal depression, domestic violence or alcoholism at this stage can have a long-lasting impact on the child. They found babies who formed poor relationships with their mothers were more likely to become aggressive and break the law when they got older. And they said the 15 percent of children who suffer neglect or violence at the hands of their parents are responsible for nearly three-quarters of disruptive behaviour among children. The report was commissioned by the Department for Education and supported by the Department of Health. It also suggests adding two more assessment interviews – one during pregnancy and the other when the child is 12 to 15 months old. Wave Trust chief executive George Hosking said: ‘This report, if adopted fully, could contribute to transforming the quality of childhood in this country.’ The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the study’s recommendations. Chief executive Professor Cathy Warwick said: “It makes good sense, particularly in the climate just now when a lot of women aren’t having continuity of care from health professionals.” “We want to help that situation because it leads to a lot of women falling through the cracks.” The findings have also been endorsed by Children’s Minister Elizabeth Truss, who said: “As our understanding of the brain development of babies continues, so too must our policies.” A Department of Health spokesman said: “We will carefully consider all the recommendations in this report.”

arabstoday
arabstoday

GMT 19:03 2017 Saturday ,25 March

Five heart healthy habits

GMT 12:59 2017 Monday ,20 March

5 Tips to keep your eyes healthy

GMT 12:18 2017 Monday ,13 March

Top three yoga poses to improve your memory

GMT 14:45 2017 Wednesday ,22 February

You can enhance your brain

GMT 11:35 2017 Thursday ,16 February

Time-saving tips for you to have a little break
Arab Today, arab today

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

mothers need more postnatal depression checks mothers need more postnatal depression checks

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

mothers need more postnatal depression checks mothers need more postnatal depression checks

 



GMT 04:22 2017 Tuesday ,26 December

Israel in touch with '10 countries' over embassy moves

GMT 19:43 2017 Friday ,06 October

Employee safety top priority at Khalifa Port

GMT 16:19 2017 Friday ,28 April

ISIS Suspect Arrested in Western Germany

GMT 12:57 2017 Monday ,11 December

50 Students Poisoned by Contaminated Well Water

GMT 16:31 2017 Thursday ,10 August

Palestinians will discuss decline of aids

GMT 21:15 2017 Saturday ,04 March

Obama never ordered surveillance on any US citizen

GMT 10:00 2017 Thursday ,09 March

Russia ‘can be good friends with GCC’

GMT 02:13 2017 Wednesday ,22 February

Russian helicopter crash kills 19 in Siberia

GMT 13:23 2017 Tuesday ,05 December

Lebanon PM Hariri rescinds resignation

GMT 00:39 2017 Tuesday ,05 December

Gunmen kill cleric in Aden, southern Yemen

GMT 11:43 2016 Thursday ,24 November

Will learn from Euro exit

GMT 06:56 2017 Tuesday ,17 October

US ‘not taking sides’ between Iraqi forces, Kurds

GMT 19:59 2017 Thursday ,16 February

Syrian opposition's chief negotiator arrives in Astana
Arab Today, arab today
 
 Arab Today Facebook,arab today facebook  Arab Today Twitter,arab today twitter Arab Today Rss,arab today rss  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
arabstoday, Arabstoday, Arabstoday