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Trauma, PTSD and Perinatal Health: An Update

   

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This section brings together free in-depth Continuing Education resources for the Professional community concerned with trauma.

Trauma, PTSD and Perinatal Health: An Update

  • Date Created: 07/13/2022
  • Time to Complete: 1 hour
  • Credits: ANCC, APA, ASWB, ACCME, NBCC, Other Orgs
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Course Series: PTSD 101, PTSD Consultation Lecture Series

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Trauma, PTSD and Perinatal Health Author(s):

Yael Nillni, PhD

Description

Trauma history and PTSD during pregnancy have been found to increase risk for adverse perinatal outcomes for both mother and baby, including increased risk for preterm birth, low infant birthweight, reduced maternal-infant bonding, subjective negative birth experience, and postpartum depression. Research with women Veterans is revealing similar patterns between trauma (including military sexual trauma), PTSD, and adverse perinatal outcomes. Despite these associations, there is a gap in treatment for perinatal PTSD. As such, research regarding psychosocial interventions for perinatal PTSD is still in its infancy.

This course reviews research on the associations between trauma/PTSD and perinatal health, the impact of trauma/PTSD on subjective birth experience, potential mechanisms explaining these associations, and available treatment approaches for perinatal PTSD.

Goals and Objectives

  • Identify at least 2 treatments for perinatal PTSD
  • Describe the relationship between trauma history, including military sexual trauma, and perinatal outcomes
  • Discuss the association between PTSD and perinatal outcomes

PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health

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