PADS Affects Up to 65% of Adoptive Parents
Unfortunately, it is estimated that Post-Adoption Depression Syndrome affects 65% of new adoptive mothers, according to a survey conducted by Harriet McCarthy, and reported in her October 25, 2007 article entitled, “Post Adoption Depression”. She further explains that PADS seems to particularly affect parents who have adopted internationally,
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