Birth experiences, trauma responses and self-concept in postpartum psychotic-like experiences

The frequency of psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) amongst new mothers is beginning to be explored but the mechanisms underlying such experiences are yet to be understood. First time mothers (N=10,000) receiving maternity care via the UK National Health Service were contacted postnatally via Emma's Diary, an online resource for mothers. Measures assessed birth experience, trauma appraisals, post-traumatic stress symptoms, adjustment to motherhood, self-concept clarity and PLEs (in the form of hallucinations and delusions).

Source: Schizophrenia Research - February 2, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lyndsey Holt, William Sellwood, Pauline Slade Source Type: research