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Peer reviewedField, Tiffany; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1985
Mothers observed at 3 to 5 months postpartum interacting with their infants were given attitude questionnaires. Mothers who had reported preganancy problems were more depressed and anxious and expressed more punitive childrearing attitudes than mothers not reporting pregnancy problems. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Infants, Locus of Control
Kelley, Susan J. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
This study, with 48 infants and toddlers (24 of which were drug exposed), found that mothers who used drugs during pregnancy reported higher levels of total parenting stress, child-related stress, and parent-related stress than foster mothers and comparison mothers. A strong association between maternal use of drugs and serious child maltreatment…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Congenital Impairments, Drug Abuse, Infants
Download full textBerendes, Heinz W., Ed.; And Others – 1991
This proceedings document contains papers addressing trends, determinants, and interventions in preventing low birthweight. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Trends in Rates of Low Birthweight in the United States" (Mary McCormick); "Evolution of the Preterm Birth Rate in France" (Gerard Breart); "The Etiology…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Congenital Impairments, Etiology, Infants
