Providing psychological therapies for perinatal trauma and loss in maternity services: A position statement

The purpose of this statement is:

• To promote the delivery of trauma-informed care in maternity with the aim of preventing trauma responses in the context of childbirth or perinatal loss for staff, service users, and families
• To ensure access to evidence-based, NICE recommended psychological assessment and therapies for those who experience distress, PTSD or other mental health problems in relation to their maternity experience
• To ensure that any professional delivering psychological therapy for post-traumatic stress symptoms related to traumatic childbirth or perinatal loss have the appropriate professional background and training and access to appropriate supervision and governance structures

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