Birth as Restorative

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Abstract

A woman’s past history of sexual trauma is inextricably woven into her pregnancy and birth experience. Two cases are presented by a practicing certified nurse midwife to demonstrate trauma-informed care in the childbearing setting. Providing trauma-informed care universally in the women’s healthcare setting is imperative given not all women disclose their history. Empowering survivors may allow for a restorative birth, in which trust of one’s own body can be regained.

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Publication Title

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Published Citation

LoGiudice, J. A. (2018). Birth as Restorative. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 24(2), 153-154. https://doi.org/10.1177/1078390317734632

DOI

10.1177/1078390317734632

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