Maternal Depression and Its Relationship With Cognitive Development in Children Aged 0 to 36 Months: A Systematic Review

Background

Maternal depression during the perinatal and postpartum periods constitutes a relevant risk factor for early child development. This systmatic review aim to synthesize empirical evidence on the association between maternal depression and child development in children aged 0 to 36 months, considering symptom severity, chronicity, and trajectories, as well as potential relational and contextual mechanisms.