Caring for the mother-child dyad as a family physician.
- Author:
Li Ping Marianne TSANG
1
;
David Chee Chin NG
1
;
Yoke Hwee CHAN
2
;
Helen Yu CHEN
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: child development; postnatal depression; well-child visit
- From:Singapore medical journal 2019;60(10):497-501
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
- Abstract: Infant social, emotional and neurological development is shaped by the mother-child dyad. Dysfunction in this bond, as well as maternal mental health problems, can negatively impact child development. The family physician is well-placed to spot dysfunction in the mother-child dyad and screen for postnatal depression during well-child visits. If any issues are identified, the family physician can provide support and help the mother-child dyad to access community resources and specialist psychiatric services.
