September 10, 2025Frontiers in Global Women s HealthOpen Access

Psychological functioning in pregnant women who experienced complex trauma

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Women with developmental trauma disorder (DTD) exhibited more severe PTSD symptoms compared to other groups.
Pregnant women with DTD had lower quality of prenatal attachment, affecting maternal competence and reflective functioning.
Disruptions in mentalizing trauma were more pronounced in women with DTD than in other groups, influencing relationships.
Almost 35% of women with DTD experienced persistent complex trauma during pregnancy, presenting increased mental health risks.

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Study compares mental health outcomes in pregnant women with complex trauma, indicating significant differences in PTSD symptoms and prenatal attachment.

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Lapointe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e4fb210217d64791c0e https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1611034

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Study compares mental health outcomes in pregnant women with complex trauma, indicating significant differences in PTSD symptoms and prenatal attachment.

Psychological functioning in pregnant women who experienced complex trauma

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