Depression hurts everyone. A very influential medical group has evidence that proves that new mothers should be routinely screened by their pediatricians for depression. Depression not only is bad for moms but it can harm their babies as well. A new American Academy of Pediatrics report cites research showing developmental and social delays in babies with depressed mothers. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended the same type of screenings earlier this year.
I think this would be a great thing to start doing, why not? There is research providing strong evidence that many new mothers or expecting mothers are suffering with depression which can lead to developmental and social delays in their children. Why not do everything a mother possibly can to protect her children and herself and make sure they have the best life they can have, with the smallest chance of developmental and social delays. I feel it wouldn't make much sense not to start doing screenings like this. If there is something that can improve a mother and her childs quality of life, I am all for it. I would want to give my child the best life they could possibly have and i feel if small steps even like depression screenings would start leading people in the right direction.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101025/ap_on_he_me/us_med_mothers_depression
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