Impact of Traumatic Childbirth and Birth‐Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal and Cohort Studies
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Key Points
A negative association exists between traumatic childbirth and poorer breastfeeding outcomes, affecting initiation and duration.
The review analyzed eight cohort studies involving 3091 participants, indicating a consistent negative impact on breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Following PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review assessed the quality of literature using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
Maternal mental health outcomes related to traumatic childbirth suggest necessary attention to improve breastfeeding support.
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Implication
Systematic review examines negative effects of traumatic childbirth and PTSD on breastfeeding, highlighting significant implications.
Cite This Study
Cavallé‐Abasolo et al. (2025) studied this question.