Assessing mother's childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder during the first year postpartum: a systematic review.

The results emphasises the importance of using validated and tailored tools for the assessment of CB-PTSD. Whilst self-report questionnaires remain widely used, the development and use of specialised instruments such as the City BiTS provide greater precision in the assessment of CB-PTSD symptoms. Future research should focus on refining measurement tools, conducting longitudinal studies to explore symptom trajectories, and investigating the effectiveness of early intervention strategies. By refining measurement methods and intervention approaches, clinicians can better support mothers with CB-PTSD and ultimately fostering improve the mental health outcomes for both mothers and their families.