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The effects of childhood sexual abuse on labour and birthing: An exploration to assist midwives

Abstract:

The subject of childhood sexual abuse has found considerable attention in the popular press in recent times. While the common focus appears to be on the perpetrator of the abuse, less attention has been devoted to the effects of this abuse on the survivor, particularly on the effects for a childbearing woman. This article draws on the relevant professional literature and close observation using the heuristic of experiential anecdote to provide a practice context for midwives.

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Childhood sexual abuse, CSA effects on labour, examination per vaginam