refers to a range of harmful behaviors—including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and neglect—perpetrated by a mother or maternal guardian.
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Understanding the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying maternal perpetration—including altered neural processing of infant faces, physiological hyperreactivity to children’s emotional expressions, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma—offers pathways for targeted prevention and intervention. Mothers who experienced childhood maltreatment require specialized support to break the cycle of abuse. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
Fear of the mother or flinching when the mother moves her hands near the face. Children covering their face or head frequently.