Patterns of respectful care and mistreatment during childbirth in relation to perinatal mental health: a secondary analysis of listening to mothers in California

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the relationship between respectful care, mistreatment during childbirth, and perinatal mental health symptoms.
• Conducted a secondary analysis of data from the Listening to Mothers survey in California.
• Analyzed patterns of care and mistreatment experienced during childbirth.
• Assessed the prevalence of antenatal anxiety and depression among participants.
• Women with antenatal anxiety or depression faced higher instances of mistreatment during childbirth.
• Those who felt unsupported were more likely to experience postpartum anxiety symptoms.