The influence of postpartum PTSD on breastfeeding: A longitudinal population ‐based study

ConclusionIdentifying women at risk of not initiating breastfeeding is crucial to prevent a negative influence on infant development and the development of the mother‐infant bond. Early screening and treatment of women at risk of developing postpartum PTSD might be a way forward.

Source: Birth - December 1, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Susan Garthus ‐Niegel, Antje Horsch, Susan Ayers, Juliane Junge‐Hoffmeister, Kerstin Weidner, Malin Eberhard‐Gran Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research