Exploring traumatic childbirth: Associations between obstetric violence indicators and perinatal posttraumatic stress
Postpartum traumatization may not solely stem from threats to physical integrity or survival but also from experiences of inferiority, inadequacy, loss of dignity, or dehumanizing treatment. These findings underline the necessity for healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of care during childbirth, to maximize immediate skin-to-skin contact, and been aware and actively seeking social support for women.
Authors
- Ana Berástegui Pedro-Viejo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8554-1791)
- Amaia Halty Barrutieta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5567-7321)
- Carlos Pitillas Salvá (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2294-5737)
- María Vega-Sanz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0852-6264)
- Sofía Goñi-Dengra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0259-5171)
Institutions
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324461
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.31