Maternal prenatal depression, PTSD, and problematic parenting: the mediating role of maternal perceptions of infant emotion.

: Perinatal illness is alarmingly common and has negative effects on maternal and infant well-being. Depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), specifically, are characterised by negative views of the self and others, which may impact a mother's perceptions of herself and her child. : This study examined the relationship between depression and PTSD symptoms, maternal perceptions of infant emotions, and parenting behaviours.