Fear of childbirth and postnatal post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth in Belgium

Tinne Vercauteren

Karel de Grote-University College

I qualified as a midwife in 2009 in Belgium. Since then I worked as a midwife in different care settings. Since 2013 I joined the midwifery team as lecturer and researcher at Karel de Grote- University college, Antwerp, Belgium.

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are normal physiological processes which have a significant impact on the life of the mother and those surrounding her. However, some women can be very fearful towards birth or it can be a... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Tinne Vercauteren (Karel de Grote-University College)
  2. Sarah De Schepper (Karel de Grote-University College)
  3. Cathleen Gavel (Karel de Grote-University College)
  4. Erik Franck (Karel de Grote-University College)

Topic Area

Maternity Care

Session

PP-WT » Posters: Wednesday and Thursday (13:30 - Wednesday, 4th November, Outside Seminar Room 1.10)

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