<qa>  What is the risk of disturbances in the mother-infant relationship?Ten to twenty percent of new mothers experience major depression in the postpartum period or postpartum depression PPD. This condition poses a risk for disturbances in the mother-infant relationship as well as for developmental delays and subsequent psychopathology in their children. Thus, and investigation of the efficacy of a relational approach that focuses on improving the mothers sense of competence in the parenting role, and reducing depressive symptoms and social isolation through group therapy is warranted. 