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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Its Relationship with Perinatal Bereavement: Definitions, Reactions, Adjustments, and Grief

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A small percentage of women present with diagnosed PTSD post childbirth; however, though this an area of increasing research and clinical interest generally, little is known about PTSD in relation to perinatal bereavement. Health professionals must however be aware of the mechanisms and models of loss following perinatal bereavement in order to identify potential mental health phenomena which may be implicated in the development of PTSD symptomology. Understanding the predictive factors which may give early warning signs is an important component of the clinical evidence base. This chapter discusses mechanisms, models, and risk factors in relation to perinatal bereavement and the development of PTSD.

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Hollins Martin, C.J., Martin, C.R. (2016). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Its Relationship with Perinatal Bereavement: Definitions, Reactions, Adjustments, and Grief. In: Martin, C., Preedy, V., Patel, V. (eds) Comprehensive Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08359-9_44

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