ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2023
Post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth: a neglected cause.
Article in Frontiers in global women's health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- A systematic review of birth trauma in the Middle East.BMC women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Identifying differential interactions of potentially traumatic experiences with genetic risk for posttraumatic stress disorder.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2026Article
- Understanding how adverse childhood experiences influence the development of postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder: a qualitative study in China.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding in the Context of Trauma and Previous Psychological Experiences: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Advancing equity in perinatal PTSD: a systemic trauma framework for written exposure therapy.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- "I Wondered if I Would Live or Not": A Qualitative Study of Women's Experiences of Traumatic Childbirth.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Invisible Links: Associations Between Micronutrient Deficiencies and Postpartum Depression-A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Women undergoing Caesarean Section: A prospective hospital-based study from Sindh, Pakistan.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- The Validation of the Perinatal Post-Traumatic Questionnaire in the Italian Population: Risk and Protective Factors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Psychological and social factors influencing mother-child bonding in the first year after birth: a model for promoting infant and maternal well-being.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Episiotomy and perineal trauma during childbirth in primiparous women: associations with anxiety, quality of life, vaginal and sexual symptoms in the first year postpartum.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Sociodemographic predictors of postpartum post-traumatic stress symptoms-cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Validation of the Polish PPQ-II: sociodemographic and clinical correlates of perinatal PTSD.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Treatment and counselling preferences of postpartum women with and without symptoms of (childbirth-related) PTSD: findings of the cross-sectional study INVITE.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Effects of postpartum PTSD on maternal mental health and child socioemotional development - a two-year follow-up study.BMC pediatrics · 2024Article
- Pregnancy and Childbirth Fear of Women from Poland, Greece, Turkey, Belarus, and Russia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Factors influencing childbirth fear among Asian women: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth is a significant mental health risk for women globally. However, it remains a neglected cause, particularly in low-income countries like Pakistan. This paper explores the unique challenges faced by women in such settings, including limited access to healthcare and social support, cultural norms, and stigma surrounding mental health. The diagnosis and causes of postpartum PTSD are discussed, along with its effects on both mothers and their infants. The lack of awareness and training among healthcare professionals in recognizing and treating postpartum PTSD is highlighted as a major barrier to adequate care. To address these challenges, the paper proposes a comprehensive approach, including raising public awareness, providing mental health support and resources, and integrating postpartum mental health into medical education. Trauma-focused therapies are recommended for effective treatment. The paper concludes with the need for more research in low-income countries and emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting women with postpartum PTSD to improve their well-being and maternal and child health.
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