Childbirth after Gender-Based Violence

Key Points

• The aim is to understand childbirth experiences as a healing process following gender-based violence and the importance of disclosure during this time.
• Conducted a review of existing literature on childbirth and gender-based violence experiences.
• Analyzed women's narratives regarding their birthing process in relation to GBV histories.
• Identified childbirth as a potentially healing experience for survivors of gender-based violence.
• Highlighted a strong desire among women to disclose their GBV histories during childbirth.