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[Traumatic motherhood in Covid-19 times]
Fabienne Cautru1, Simone Noto1
1Service de médecine et réanimation néonatales de Port-Royal, Hôpitaux universitaires Paris Centre, AP-HP, 123 boulevard de Port-Royal, 75679 Paris, cedex 14, France.
Soins. Psychiatrie
|February 2, 2023
Summary
Mothers facing life-threatening emergencies during childbirth due to COVID-19 require psychological support. Early psychological care helps these mothers connect with reality and care for their newborns, preventing post-traumatic stress disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Maternal Health
- Psychological Trauma
Context:
- COVID-19 pandemic created maternal vital emergencies during childbirth.
- Neonatal intensive care units faced challenges in supporting mothers with life-threatening conditions.
- The ability of mothers to care for newborns was questioned amidst their own health crises.
Purpose:
- To analyze clinical cases of mothers experiencing vital emergencies during childbirth.
- To highlight the importance of communication and psychological support for these mothers.
- To explore the role of psychological care in the acute post-trauma period.
Summary:
- Two clinical cases illustrate the severe impact of childbirth emergencies on mothers.
- Disastrous experiences can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder in mothers.
- Talking and psychological intervention are crucial for restoring maternal connection and caregiving abilities.
Impact:
- Psychological care in the acute post-trauma period is vital for maternal well-being.
- Restoring a connection to reality aids mothers in caring for their infants.
- This approach can mitigate the long-term effects of trauma on mothers and newborns.
Keywords:
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