Editorial- December
The most honored word in Indian culture is Maa (mother). It is linked to Adishakti, goddess of creation of everything. Dictionaries define mother as one of the parents who gives birth to child and takes care of that child with affection and responsibility. Even the ‘mama’ is the only phonation produced when child has not learnt to speak. Scientifically, it may be due to slight nasal murmur produced when lips are pressed during breastfeeding. Mothers look after all basic needs in early childhood. A strong emotional bond is developed between mother and child. Researches have shown the impacts of maternal illness on child’s psyches. Recently an article published in Journal of Affective Disorders predicted the association between maternal depression at earlier time ...