Can infant massage classes alleviate postnatal depression and boost mother-infant interaction?
Postnatal depression poses significant challenges to the mother-infant relationship and the overall development of the infant. While addressing maternal depression alone has shown limited impact on mother-infant interaction, a recent study conducted by Onozawa et. al., (2001) aimed to explore the potential benefits of attending regular infant massage classes for mothers experiencing postnatal depression. The study involved 34 primiparous mothers identified as depressed, with a … Continue reading Can infant massage classes alleviate postnatal depression and boost mother-infant interaction?