Women’s experiences of birth trauma: A scoping review
127 Citations•2020•
Kristy Watson, Colleen White, Helen Hall
Existing literature highlights how birth trauma is strongly influenced by negative health care provider interactions and dysfunctional operation of the maternity care system which contributes to women's trauma.
Abstract
Existing literature highlights how birth trauma is strongly influenced by negative health care provider interactions and dysfunctional operation of the maternity care system. A lack of education and support limited informed decision-making, resulting in feelings of losing control and powerlessness which contributes to women's trauma. Insufficient support further compounds women's experiences.