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[Meadowsweet]

I agree, which is why my paper includes that same conclusion. Please read the last paragraph, the 6th paragraph and the last sentence of the first paragraph at least, as it will confirm what you just said.

You do say that a lot more research is needed. This is something that I agree on.

Please remember that it is a reseach paper based off statistical information from neurobiologists, neuroendocrinologists, neuropsychologist, etc. I cannot change what they have proven or not, as that would be considered plagiarism.

I'm not arguing with you, your paper is great, and you should be proud of it.

But, where there is research, there is counter research. If you get the opportunity to research this further, it would be interesting to find studies on the prevalence of post-natal depression on child neglect in comparison to the figures that place social factors such as substance misuse and other mental health conditions as contributory to neglect.

In terms of the research done, it may tell us something about post-partum depression or lack of maternal bonding. But that this leads to child neglect is perhaps another field of study.

But very interesting, thank you for sharing.

 

[Ghostybear73]

@Meadowsweet,

Thank you! It was hard enough doing this paper, I can't imagine researching the subject any further. I was lucky that this was a research paper is designed for an assoc degree and I have a masters degree, or it could have been much worse.

I'm taking random classes to get into the nursing program so that I have something to do as I have hit the top of my overall goals and I have to do something or I get suicidal/homicidal. I can't seem to just enjoy what I have and live in the moment because I start thinking, "now what, there is nothing, life is pointless, there is nothing to look forward" and so on.

I know I have to start challenging my thinking and make changes, but I'm just not there yet.

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving!!

 

[Badger]

I have 2 children-both breast fed for 1 year. Both raised in the same house by the same parents. I had post partum depression with my first and thanks primarily to my doctor (who delivered both babies) making himself more accessible to me then most therapists after my second baby was born, and really being supportive and keeping an eye on me, the baby, and my then husband, who was the problem, I didn't get it with Robin. Mariel and Robin couldn't have more different personalities. Mariel (first baby) now 7 is frequently unhappy, very responsible, highly intelligent, sensitive, acheivement driven, squirrelly, craves approval, does not like to be touched much, prefers routine, and tends to be anxious. Robin age 3 1/2 is low key, sweet, laid back, smart, huggable and extremely independent, highly kinesthetically and spatially intelligent, but not so much with language. Could care less about routine. My ex-husband is like Mariel and I am like Robin. Or was it the post partum? Nature vs nurture? I'm a nature kinda gal actually. I believe our traits are in large part determined by a genetic roll of the dice. The womb enviornment could have something to do with those traits, but truly, in spite of the post partum depression I was younger and happier when I was pregnant with Mariel.

 

[Hashi]

I wonder if a separate section for science related research articles, etc. might help create a separate space for those more comfortable with the material?

There already is a section - https://www.myptsd.com/forums/news-studies-research.106/

 

[Promicarus]

@Hashi

Thanks!