Pregnancy and PTSD: Surprising findings could help moms-to-be at risk

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 08:51 in Psychology & Sociology

For most women, expecting a baby brings intense joy –and a fair amount of worry. But what about women who have lived through something awful enough to cause post-traumatic stress disorder? Contrary to what researchers expected, a new study shows that pregnancy may actually reduce their PTSD symptoms. Or at the least, it won’t cause […]

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