The aetiology of post-traumatic stress following childbirth: a meta-analysis and theoretical framework

S Ayers, R Bond, S Bertullies, K Wijma - Psychological medicine, 2016 - cambridge.org
There is evidence that 3.17% of women report post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after
childbirth. This meta-analysis synthesizes research on vulnerability and risk factors for birth …

Creating a positive perception of childbirth experience: systematic review and meta-analysis of prenatal and intrapartum interventions

M Taheri, A Takian, Z Taghizadeh, N Jafari… - Reproductive health, 2018 - Springer
Background A negative experience in childbirth is associated with chronic maternal
morbidities. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify currently …

Psychosocial factors associated with postpartum psychological distress during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

L Ostacoli, S Cosma, F Bevilacqua, P Berchialla… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Trauma, natural and man-made catastrophic events can be predictors of
postpartum psychological distress. In a public health response due to coronavirus disease …

The childbirth experience: A systematic review of predictors and outcomes

G McKelvin, G Thomson, S Downe - Women and Birth, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Birth is often viewed as a pathological event, consequently, there has been an
increase in literature focusing on predictors, experience and implications of traumatic …

The association between birth satisfaction and the risk of postpartum depression

E Urbanová, Z Škodová, M Bašková - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Negative experiences with childbirth might have a negative impact on a woman's overall
health, including a higher risk of postpartum depression. The aim of the study was to …

Postnatal post-traumatic stress: an integrative review

M Simpson, V Schmied, C Dickson, HG Dahlen - Women and Birth, 2018 - Elsevier
Problem Post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic stress symptoms following birth
occur amongst a small proportion of women but can lead to poor maternal mental health …

Postpartum bonding difficulties and adult attachment styles: The mediating role of postpartum depression and childbirth‐related PTSD

I S. Hairston, J E. Handelzalts, C Assis… - Infant mental health …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Despite decades of research demonstrating the role of adult attachment styles and early
mother–infant bonding in parenting behaviors and maternal mental health, these constructs …

Fear of childbirth, postpartum depression, and birth‐related variables as predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder after childbirth

A Çapik, H Durmaz - Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Childbirth may be a significant cause of postpartum posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) in women. Aims The objective of this study is to examine the effect of fear of …

Frequency of interpersonal trauma types, avoidant attachment, self-compassion, and interpersonal competence: A model of persisting posttraumatic symptoms

SL Bistricky, MW Gallagher, CM Roberts… - Journal of Aggression …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Given limited knowledge about how psychosocial factors interact to modulate posttraumatic
stress symptoms, this study evaluated an integrative model proposing that experiencing …

Childbirth, trauma and family relationships

S Reshef, D Mouadeb, Y Sela… - European journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Childbirth is a major life event with expected positive outcomes, yet for some
women postnatal psychopathological symptoms may harm women's interpersonal …