Maternal depression linked to significant sleep disturbance in infants
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 11:14
Babies born to depressed moms are likely to suffer from chaotic sleep patterns
A University of Michigan study, published in the May issue of the journal SLEEP, found that maternal depression is associated with significant sleep disturbance in infants.
The study also found that in addition to disturbed sleep patterns, these babies could be predisposed to depression later in life.
The study also found that in addition to disturbed sleep patterns, these babies could be predisposed to depression later in life.