Early Stress Screening After Emergency Cesarean Delivery
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain signs of distress right after an unexpected cesarean delivery can predict who might develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) later. Researchers want to understand this connection so they can help women who are struggling after this traumatic birth experience.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older
- You had an unplanned (emergency) cesarean delivery, not a planned one
- You can read and understand English well enough to complete questionnaires
- You are able and willing to give your informed consent to participate
- Your baby is alive and healthy (study excludes fetal or neonatal loss)
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