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It’s not just new moms who can struggle with depression, known as postpartum depression, following the birth of a baby, new dads can find themselves depressed as well.
A new study found that sad dads are more apt to spank their babies than happy ones.
The recently released study in the journal “Pediatrics” found that about 40 percent of depressed fathers spanked their 1-year-old babies, versus just 13 percent of fathers who weren’t depressed.
The American Academy of Pediatrics warns against spanking children, stating that spanked children are more likely to be physically abusive and aggressive.
So, if you think you are a depressed dad, get some help. Studies like this one show you are not alone.
