Traumatic Experiences and Perinatal Period
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Psychology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: perinatal mental health; reproductive trauma; postpartum anxiety; posttraumatic growth; posttraumatic stress
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Although they may be exciting, pregnancy, postpartum and the early parenting period can also be filled with variety of mixed emotions as individuals navigate new challenges associated with growing a family. Traumatic experiences prior to conception (e.g., childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and infertility) and during the perinatal period (e.g., intimate partner violence, pregnancy loss, and traumatic delivery) can significantly impair one’s ability to cope during this transitional time. Therefore, it is crucial for providers to understand the special considerations needed when working with individuals and families during this transitional period. To date, there is limited research focused on the impact of trauma on mental health and behavioral adjustment during the perinatal period and early parenting for families and infants alike. Further investigation of associated factors is needed in order to sucessfully implement care strategies. This Special Issue aims at advancing the literature on the relationship between broadly understood trauma and its impact on individuals and families during the perinatal period. We welcome theoretical/clinical and/or empirical contributions that broaden knowledge and clinical implications related to working with individuals and families whose perinatal period has been impacted by any type of trauma.
Dr. Agata Freedle
Dr. Amber L. Randolph
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- perinatal mental health
- reproductive trauma
- parenting
- cumulative trauma
- pregnancy
- postpartum
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