Just read a study in Pediatrics Vol. 107 No. 6 June 2001 -- "Infant Sleep Problems and Postnatal Depression: A Community-Based Study." Interesting study done in Melbourne. The screening tool they used was called the "Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score." I was wondering if any of our Australian and British Lactnetters are familiar with this and is it possible to get a copy. The conclusion of the study was that "infant sleep problems are common and should be taken seriously. Many mothers reporting sleep problems are experiencing symptoms of depression. . . " Thanks for the help.
Linda Draper, CPNP, IBCLC
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