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The psychological impact of childbirth: Unscheduled cesarean delivery increases risk for acute stress response

2025-12-07 obstetrics and gynecology Title + abstract only
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IntroductionCesarean delivery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States. Despite their frequency and medical necessity, the acute psychological impact of unscheduled cesarean delivery is unknown. This study aimed to assess the rates and nature of peritraumatic stress response during and shortly after unscheduled cesarean delivery, and whether acute stress predicts later mental health symptoms. Methods1,146 patients receiving routine perinatal care at a tertiary, urban h...

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