Maternal Deprivation Syndrome treatment in Cuauhtémoc

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.