Associations between PTSD and pregnancy outcomes: systematic review and Meta- analysis

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Maternal PTSD is linked to several adverse pregnancy outcomes, including smaller infant head circumference and feeding issues.
Meta-analysis shows a significant association between PTSD and increased risks for low birthweight (OR 2.05) and preterm birth (OR 1.23).
The review included 40 studies, totaling 157,708 pregnancies and assessing various study designs like cohort and case-control.
Findings highlight the importance of addressing PTSD in pregnant individuals to enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

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Systematic review demonstrates PTSD's impact on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, suggesting improved maternal health measures are needed.

Zitoun et al. (2025) studied this question.

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