It’s every parent’s nightmare – stillbirth and perinatal death. But how do such tragic events affect the obstetricians (OBs) attending the delivery?
Apparently, even doctors medically trained in childbirth can be traumatized by deaths of infants they delivered. OBs are trained to deal with new life and delivering good news. But it seems some lack the [...]
Tags: bereavement, emotional toll, guilt, OB, obstetricians, perinatal deaths, stillbirth, trauma
Posted in: Baby, Current Events, Pregnancy
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Physical abuse? Broken family? Emotional neglect? Can these childhood experiences affect your health as an adult?
Actually they can! Not only psychologically but also physically.
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is a research study that evaluated the relationship between different types of childhood trauma and health outcomes later in life.
Findings of the study already published almost [...]
Tags: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), Health, trauma
Posted in: Health
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