Post-traumatic stress disorder and adverse pregnancy outcomes: sexual orientation disparities in a prospective cohort study

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between PTSD and pregnancy outcomes among different sexual orientation groups.
• Conducted a prospective cohort study surveying pregnant individuals on PTSD and sexual orientation.
• Evaluated pregnancy outcomes based on PTSD screening results.
• Employed a trauma-informed approach in perinatal care.
• Identified significant disparities in adverse pregnancy outcomes across sexual orientation groups.
• Highlighted the increased risk of complications for marginalized sexual orientation populations with PTSD.