Qualitative studies have shown that a main issue for these traumatized women was the inadequate quality of care (Allen 1998). A meta-ethnographic analysis of studies about women’s perceptions and experiences of a traumatic birth reported that women are often traumatized as a result of the actions or inactions of midwives, nurses and doctors (Elmir et al. 2010). In that review, women described having no control over their birthing experience. Their opinions were ignored and they were subjected to authoritarian decision-making. Women also felt healthcare professionals failed to consider them as individuals with a right to make informed decisions (Thomson and Downe 2008). They felt betrayed . . . READ MORE…

Women who have experienced a previous trauma, such as rape or sexual abuse, are also at a higher risk for experiencing postpartum PTSD. . . READ MORE of this article by Postpartum Support International: Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice.  I am not a medical doctor.   The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.

Globally, there is increasing attention to positive and traumatic childbirth experiences. The first studies were conducted in the late 1990s, and recently the World Health Organization (WHO), among others, has again highlighted the importance of a good childbirth experience. . . READ MORE of this article by Leonieke Kranenburg, Conceptualization, Writing – original draft, Visualization,1,* Mijke Lambregtse-van den Berg, Writing – review & editing,2 and Claire Stramrood, Conceptualization, Writing – original draft3 Jon Øyvind Odland, Academic Editor, Luca Rollè, Academic Editor, and Laura Vismara, Academic Editor https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9957091/ Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice.  I am not a medical doctor.   The reader should consult a healthcare provider…

Traumatic birth experiences may lead to serious psychological impairment. Recent studies show that a considerable number of women can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in some cases in a subsyndromal form. . . If exacerbated by emotional problems, for some women the perinatal period can be a time in which the greatest vulnerability is experienced. . . READ MORE of this article by W. Schwab, C. Marth, and A. M. Bergant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4168363/ Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice.  I am not a medical doctor.   The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the…

Any negative meaning you associate with childbirth can stay with you for a long time. Unfortunately, many parents think they should ignore their feelings and present a happy face to the world. But it’s important to value your emotional health, recognize that your feelings matter, and give voice to your experience. This is the way you begin to heal. READ MORE of this article by the March of Dimes: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/toll-birth-trauma-your-health Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice.  I am not a medical doctor.   The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the woman’s relationship with her maternity care providers is central to a positive childbirth experience. . . One longitudinal study following more than 900 women 5 years postpartum found that when medical intervention was avoided during childbirth, participants were more likely to report a positive childbirth experience in the long term. . . Recommendations from the World Health Organization consider good interactions between women and their maternity care providers to be a prerequisite for positive childbirth outcomes. Quality of provider interaction (QPI) refers to a woman’s perception of her care provider’s interpersonal verbal and nonverbal behaviors. . . READ MORE of this article by…