A woman undergoing childbirth may develop the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) afterwards.PTSD may overlap with postpartum depression or other psychiatric issues.
Patient selection: woman following childbirth
Risk factors for PTSD may include (Liu et al, Ertan et al):
(1) presence of postpartum depression
(2) low social support
(3) first pregnancy (nulliparous; having at least one child protective)
(4) emergency or difficult childbirth
(5) past traumatic events (pre-existing PTSD)
It is important to identify postpartum depression or PTSD to optimize outcomes for the mother, child and partner.
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