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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Post traumatic stress disorder in postpartum: when guilt delays recovery. A case report

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RSR. De Hita SantillanaMSMarta SilvaMMMiguel Ángel Martı́n

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Overview

Case report reveals links between postpartum PTSD and infant care, highlighting the need for early intervention.

Key Points

  • PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks and insomnia, significantly impaired the mother's functioning after childbirth.
  • A psychotherapeutic and pharmacological approach led to moderate improvement in the patient's condition.
  • Guilty feelings associated with her baby's health caused persistent trauma and anxiety during treatment.
  • Proactive mental health support is crucial for postpartum mothers to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

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Santillana et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507331b076d99fa57c1fhttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1949
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