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Women's psychosocial outcomes following an emergency caesarean section: A systematic literature review.

Madeleine BentonAmy SalterNicole TapeChris WilkinsonDeborah Turnbull
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2019)
EmCS was found to negatively impact several psychosocial outcomes for women in particular post-traumatic stress. While investment in technologies and clinical practice to minimise the number of EmCSs is crucial, further investigations are needed to develop effective strategies to prepare and support women who experience this type of birth.
Keyphrases
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  • pregnancy outcomes
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  • mental health
  • emergency department
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  • weight loss