PTSD after traumatic birth

Intrusive images, flashbacks, panic, derealisation, avoidance after traumatic birth. Trauma linkage and re-experiencing

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forSevere dissociationsuicidalityimpaired infant care

Separates perinatal intrusive thoughts from postpartum psychosis and genuine harm intent.

Separates the Focused comparator (perinatal) group. It is not specific to PTSD after traumatic birth.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Focused comparator (perinatal) group — not specific to PTSD after traumatic birth

Intrusive images, flashbacks, panic, derealisation, avoidance after traumatic birth. Trauma linkage and re-experiencing

Key features

Severe dissociation, suicidality, impaired infant care.

High-risk causes3 causes

Applies to the Focused comparator (perinatal) group.

Separates perinatal intrusive thoughts from postpartum psychosis and genuine harm intent.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Focused comparator (perinatal) group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Focused comparator (perinatal) group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Focused comparator (perinatal) group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.