How should trauma discussions be approached in maternity care? Perspectives from a qualitative study with women, voluntary sector representatives and healthcare providers in the UK
Trauma discussions in maternity care are complex but essential. Findings provide practical, UK-specific insights into timing, communication and staff support considerations, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive, co-designed approaches to facilitate safe and effective trauma-informed care.
Authors
- Anastasia Topalidou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0280-6801)
- Michelle Fine
- Soo Downe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2848-2550)
- Gill Thomson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3392-8182)
- Joanne Cull (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8990-154X)
Institutions
- City University of New York (US)
- University of Lancashire (GB)
- London South Bank University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097815
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Wellbeing of Women