A Norwegian study, just published in the journal, Pediatrics,
looked at data from more than 31-thousand pregnancies.
Researchers collected information about the fathers mental
health during the second trimester, the mothers pre and post-
natal mental health, and their child's development at 36 months
of age. At week 17 or 18 of gestation, 3-percent of the fathers
had high levels of psychological distress. Using a special model
to analyze all of the data, the team found a small, yet
consistent link between the fathers mental health and their
children's wellbeing at age 3. Kids whose dads had high levels
of distress had higher levels of emotional, social and
behavioral problems. Researchers would like to see more study
done on an expectant father's psychological health...and what
can be done to help lessen the stress...to help all generations
down the road. I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV with the
health news that matters to you. © Copyright 2013 A Granite
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