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Traumatic Stress after Childbirth: The Role of Obstetric Variables

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Pages 31-39 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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Susan Ayers, Stephen Joseph, Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg, Pauline Slade & Klaas Wijma. (2008) Post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth: current issues and recommendations for future research. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 29:4, pages 240-250.
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Stefanie Zaers, Melanie Waschke & Ulrike Ehlert. (2008) Depressive symptoms and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in women after childbirth. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 29:1, pages 61-71.
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Susan Ayers, DanielB. Wright & Nicola Wells. (2007) Symptoms of post‐traumatic stress disorder in couples after birth: association with the couple's relationship and parent–baby bond. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology 25:1, pages 40-50.
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Susan Ayers, Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg & Andrew Eagle. (2007) Cognitive behaviour therapy for postnatal post-traumatic stress disorder: case studies. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 28:3, pages 177-184.
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W. Stadlmayr, F. Amsler, S. Lemola, S. Stein, M. Alt, D. Bürgin, D. Surbek & J. Bitzer. (2006) Memory of childbirth in the second year: The long-term effect of a negative birth experience and its modulation by the perceived intranatal relationship with caregivers. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 27:4, pages 211-224.
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Cristina Maggioni. (2006) Introduction. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 27:2, pages 77-80.
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Judith Alder, Werner Stadlmayr, Sibil Tschudin & Johannes Bitzer. (2006) Post-traumatic symptoms after childbirth: What should we offer?. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 27:2, pages 107-112.
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