The relationship between maternal functioning and birth memory and trauma

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that birth memory and trauma affected maternal functioning. The mother's functional status in the postpartum period reflects the physical and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy and birth. Therefore, for women to have positive birth memories and emotions when recalling the birth, their emotional health and physical care should be supported during labour and the postpartum period.PMID:38503117 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103974

Source: Midwifery - March 19, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Habibe Bay Ozcalik Yasemin Erkal Aksoy Source Type: research