Symptoms of Depression Postpartum and 12 Years Later- Associations to Child Mental Health at 12 Years of Age

1,723 Swedish mothers participated in a study at two time points, first when their children were 3 months old and then 12 years later. Researchers examined how maternal depression (both postpartum and later) were associated with child behavior problems. When children were 12, the strongest predictor of child behavior problems was current maternal depression.