Post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy: a prospective cohort study

Conclusions We have shown a large number of women having experienced a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy fulfil the diagnostic criteria for probable PTSD. Many suffer from moderate-to-severe anxiety, and a lesser number depression. Psychological morbidity, and in particular PTSD symptoms, persists at least 3 months following pregnancy loss.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Mental health, Obgyn Research Source Type: research