[Infanticide as a consequence of postpartum bonding disorder].
Parental killing of their own children in the 1st year constitutes a rare phenomenon. Studies on infanticide show that mothers who kill their children are frequently psychiatrically disturbed. Depression is the most common postpartum disorder and may represent a vital danger for both mother and child. The association between depression and infanticide can usually be explained by maternal psychopathologic symptoms. The importance of a mother's bonding to her infant has not often been examined in respect to infanticide. The present case report underlines the importance of postpartum bonding disorder and its relation to a higher risk of infanticide.
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Allgemeinpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie 1, Mutter-Kind-Behandlung (Station 43), Psychiatrisches Zentrum Nordbaden, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberger Strasse 1a, 69168, Wiesloch. Christiane.Hornstein@PZN-Wiesloch.de
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D000328:Adult; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007237:Infanticide / Q000523:psychology*; D007298:Insanity Defense; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009769:Object Attachment