The transition to parenthood following a history of childhood maltreatment: a review of the literature on prospective and new parents’ experiences

Background: Becoming a parent is viewed as one of the most important transitions in one’s life. However, a history of childhood maltreatment may affect the adjustment to parenthood. Objective: The objective of this review was to synthesize the current evidence base to further our understanding of pr...

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Main Authors: Hope Christie, Anat Talmon, Sarah Katharina Schäfer, Anke de Haan, Maria Louison Vang, Katharina Haag, Ohad Gilbar, Eva Alisic, Erin Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-12-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2018.1492834