Postpartum post-traumatic stress symptoms and mother-infant bonding: A population-based cross-sectional study
The findings suggest that postpartum post-traumatic stress symptoms negatively affect the development of the mother-infant bond. A targeted screening of post-traumatic stress symptoms and bonding difficulties is recommended, followed by appropriate support in postpartum care.
Authors
- Emma Swift (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9476-130X)
- Stefanía Birna Arnardóttir
- Linda Bára Lýðsdóttir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8129-7739)
- Valgerður Lísa Sigurðardóttir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9895-3683)
- Guðrún Anna Hákonardóttir
Institutions
- Reykjavík University (IS)
- University of Iceland (IS)
- National University Hospital of Iceland (IS)
- Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (IS)
- Primary Health Care (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101140
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76