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The Impact of Mode of Birth on Childbirth-Related Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms beyond 6 Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review

Ginter, Nicole; Takács, Lea; Boon, Martine J. M.; Verhoeven, Corine J. M.; Dahlen, Hannah G.; Peters, Lilian L.

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Authors

Nicole Ginter

Lea Takács

Martine J. M. Boon

Hannah G. Dahlen

Lilian L. Peters



Abstract

(1) Background: A traumatic birth can lead to the development of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms or disorder (CB-PTS/D). Literature has identified the risk factors for developing CB-PTS/D within the first six months postpartum thoroughly. However, the impact of mode of birth on CB-PTS/D beyond 6 months postpartum is scarcely studied. (2) Methods: A systematic search of the literature was conducted in the databases PubMed, Embase and CINAHL and PRISMA guidelines were followed. Studies were included if they reported the impact of mode of birth on CB-PTS/D beyond 6 months postpartum. (3) Results: In total, 26 quantitative and 2 qualitative studies were included. In the quantitative studies the percentage of women with CB-PTS/D ranged from 0.7% to 42% (between six months and five years postpartum). Compared with vaginal birth, operative vaginal birth, and emergency caesarean section were associated with CB-PTS/D beyond 6 months postpartum. Qualitative studies revealed that some women were suffering from CB-PTS/D as long as 18 years after birth. (4) Conclusions: Long- term screening of women for PTSD in the postnatal period could be beneficial. More research is needed on models of care that help prevent CB-PTS/D, identifying women at risk and factors that maintain CB-PTS/D beyond 6 months postpartum.

Citation

Ginter, N., Takács, L., Boon, M. J. M., Verhoeven, C. J. M., Dahlen, H. G., & Peters, L. L. (2022). The Impact of Mode of Birth on Childbirth-Related Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms beyond 6 Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14), Article 8830. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148830

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Jul 15, 2022
Online Publication Date Jul 20, 2022
Publication Date Jul 2, 2022
Deposit Date Jun 7, 2023
Publicly Available Date Jun 8, 2023
Journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Print ISSN 1661-7827
Electronic ISSN 1660-4601
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Issue 14
Article Number 8830
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148830
Keywords Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis; Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/9093349
Publisher URL https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/14/8830

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