Are 6 more accurate than 4? The influence of different modes of delivery on postpartum depression and PTSD

• Main Authors: Franziska Marie Lea Beck-Hiestermann (Author), Lisa Kathrin Hartung (Author), Nadine Richert (Author), Sandra Miethe (Author), Silke Wiegand-Grefe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Empirical evidence shows that 4.6-6.3% of all women develop a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and approximately 10-15% postpartum depression (PPD) following childbirth. This study explores the relationship between delivery mode and the occurrence of PTSD and PPD, specifical...