Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder

Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological disorder that can develop in women who have recently given birth. This disorder can also affect men or partners who have observed a difficult birth. Its symptoms are not distinct from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may also be called post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth (PTSD-FC).

 

Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder
SpecialtyOB/GYN, psychiatry
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