The psychosomatic experiences of women who had intrauterine foetal death in rural South Africa

• Main Authors: Martha Kharivhe (Author), Mary Maluleke (Author), Thingahangwi Masutha (Author), Takalani Thabathe (Author), Duppy Manyuma (Author), Ndivhaleni Lavhelani (Author), Muofheni Nemathaga (Author), Muvhango Ramovha (Author), Mutshinyalo Netshikweta (Author), Mulatedzi Mulaudzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Intrauterine foetal death (IUFD) is a traumatic event leading to substantial grief reactions with a variety of experiences in an expectant woman. After delivery, these experiences have shown to impact the mother's psychological well-being, where she experiences post-traumatic stress...