PTSD affects 1 in 20 postpartum women, often misdiagnosed as depression

A study from the University of East Anglia indicates that 5% of women develop PTSD after childbirth, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as postpartum depression due to lack of guidelines and training for primary care physicians. The finding highlights a gap in maternal mental health care, leaving thousands untreated. The claim is based on academic research, but prevalence and diagnostic accuracy remain uncertain.