The transition to parenthood and the reasons "Momma ain't happy"

Journal of Marriage and Family

Volumn 73, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 23-28

  Perry Jenkins, Maureen ^a   Claxton, Amy ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 78651094977     PISSN: 00222445     EISSN: 17413737     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2010.00785.x     Document Type: Article

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