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Is It Advisable For Parents To Go Through A Process Of Mental Screening Before They Decide To Conceive?
Hello, I have chosen a topic on whether or not parents should get and or consider having a mental health screening before deciding to conceive. I can t find any counter claims to this statement and was wondering if you have some thought towards this and information (why you think parents should not be required to get a mental illness screening done) and evidence to back it. Thank you
Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Hi,
In my opinion, mental screening of parents before conceiving a baby is very important. It will help in addressing the problem if any, and hence, positive parenting of the kid. It has been documented in various research articles that psycho-social problems in parents can cause higher screen time and behavioral problems in children.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ammara Kaleem, Pediatrician
In my opinion, mental screening of parents before conceiving a baby is very important. It will help in addressing the problem if any, and hence, positive parenting of the kid. It has been documented in various research articles that psycho-social problems in parents can cause higher screen time and behavioral problems in children.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ammara Kaleem, Pediatrician
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