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Perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder as a predictor of mother-child bonding quality 8 months after childbirth: a longitudinal study.

Maria Vega-SanzAna BerásteguiÁlvaro Sánchez-López
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2024)
We identified a set of robust predictors of P-PTSS: the mother's previous history of depression, perinatal depression during pregnancy, the presence of medical complications in the mother and the occurrence of traumatic birth experiences, which has important implications for prevention. This is particularly relevant, as P-PTSS, when triggered by a negative childbirth experience, further indirectly predicted the development of mother-child bonding difficulties through the mediation of higher use of brooding and symptoms of postpartum depression. These findings can serve as a basis for developing new longitudinal studies to further advance the understanding of perinatal mechanisms of mental health.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • pregnant women
  • healthcare
  • spinal cord injury
  • risk assessment
  • mental illness
  • social support
  • cross sectional
  • risk factors