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This review aims to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of antenatal interventions for childbirth-related trauma and PTSD.

January 20, 2026Birth

Childbirth Related Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder and Childbirth Trauma: A Systematic Review of Available Primary Antenatal Intervention

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This review aims to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of antenatal interventions for childbirth-related trauma and PTSD.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines
Accessed four databases: PUBMED, CINAHL, ProQuest, and EBSCOHOST
Inclusion criteria included peer-reviewed articles measuring PTSD and childbirth trauma
Final sample consisted of 12 articles focusing on various antenatal interventions
Identified 2034 articles; narrowed down to 12 relevant studies
Childbirth plans linked to increased positive childbirth experiences and reduced PTSD symptoms (p < 0.01)
Other notable interventions included counseling, psychoeducation, and cognitive behavioral therapy
Gaps in knowledge highlighted regarding women with perinatal mental health difficulties.

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Systematic review identifies effective antenatal interventions for childbirth trauma, suggesting positive outcomes for mothers and infants.

MacMillan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review identifies effective antenatal interventions for childbirth trauma, suggesting positive outcomes for mothers and infants.