Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after Childbirth

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Background: There has been discussion about the possible occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mothers after difficult childbirth.Method: Four cases with a symptom profile suggestive of PTSD commencing within 48 hours of childbirth are presented.Results: The PTSD was in each case associated with the delivery. In each case, there was an associated depressive illness. All four had persistent disorders, and two had difficulties with mother/infant attachment.Conclusion: As confirmed by other reports, the prevalence of PTSD associated with childbirth is a matter of concern.

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