Women’s postpartum mental health in Israel after terror: childbirth-related trauma following the October 7 attack

This study highlights the heightened vulnerability of women in the postpartum period within the context of war. The impact of terror was evident even in birth-related PTSD symptoms, suggesting that similar birth events may be experienced as more traumatic when occurring within a broader context of collective trauma.

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Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
Published
2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2026.2625186
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Women’s postpartum mental health in Israel after terror: childbirth-related trauma following the October 7 attack

Jonathan E. Handelzalts, Maor Kalfon-Hakhmigari
Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Women’s postpartum mental health in Israel after terror: childbirth-related trauma following the October 7 attack

Jonathan E. Handelzalts, Maor Kalfon-Hakhmigari
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Abstract

This study highlights the heightened vulnerability of women in the postpartum period within the context of war. The impact of terror was evident even in birth-related PTSD symptoms, suggesting that similar birth events may be experienced as more traumatic when occurring within a broader context of collective trauma.

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
University of Michigan (US), Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo (IL)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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