Maternal Deprivation Syndrome
Maternal deprivation syndrome describes the disturbances in the physical, emotional, and behavioral development of a child that arise when there is a lack of the emotional bond and consistent care that they would expect to receive from their mother figure or primary caregiver.
Common symptoms:
- Delay in growth or development
- Difficulties with bonding and with regulating emotions
- Apathy, irritability, or disturbances of sleep and feeding
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to consult when a child shows a delay in development or marked changes in behavior and emotional bonding.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician evaluates development and the psychologist supports the emotional aspect and the bond. Seeking professional guidance in time favors the well-being of the child and those around them.
Data on 56 doctors who treat maternal deprivation syndrome
Specialties that treat maternal deprivation syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in maternal deprivation syndrome
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Felix Velasco Alva
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Frequently asked questions
What is maternal deprivation syndrome?
Maternal deprivation syndrome describes the disturbances in the physical, emotional, and behavioral development of a child that arise when there is a lack of the emotional bond and consistent care that they would expect to receive from their mother figure or primary caregiver.
Which doctor treats maternal deprivation syndrome?
Maternal Deprivation Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, psychoanalyst, psychologist, complementary therapist.