Screening for PTSD during pregnancy: a missed opportunity

• Main Authors: Avelina C. Padin (Author), Natalie R. Stevens (Author), Mandy L. Che (Author), Ihuoma N. Erondu (Author), Marisa J. Perera (Author), Madeleine U. Shalowitz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Prenatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often overlooked in obstetric care, despite evidence that untreated PTSD negatively impacts both mother and baby. OB-GYN clinics commonly screen for depression in pregnant patients; however, prenatal PTSD screening is rare. Althoug...