A proportion of women reports all three aspects of post-traumatic stress type symptoms following childbirth with many more reporting some components. A broader conceptualization of post-partum distress which takes account of the impact of labour is required. There may be opportunities for prevention through providing care in labour that enhances perceptions of control and support.
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