The British Journal of General Practice reports on under-diagnosed PTSD in UK mothers and calls for GP guidance to improve screening and care.
A consortium of studies led by the University of East Anglia finds childbirth-related PTSD affects up to 1 in 20 new mothers and is often misdiagnosed as postnatal depression. GPs lack practical tools, risking untreated trauma and higher suicide risk in the year after birth. Calls grow for targeted GP training and clearer referral pathways.