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Thousands of new mothers across Britain suffering from undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, study suggests

Tens of thousands of new mothers across Britain may be suffering from undiagnosed PTSD following childbirth, according to a University of East Anglia report.

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A new analysis indicates that thousands of new mothers across Britain may be experiencing undiagnosed post‑traumatic stress disorder after childbirth. The study finds that emotional and psychological trauma often goes unrecognized or is misdiagnosed during postnatal GP consultations, citing multiple contributing factors. The warning follows two critical reports into England’s maternity and neonatal services—one by Baroness Amos and another by Donna Ockenden—highlighting growing concern over maternal mental health.

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