A single virtual talk after a traumatic birth may ease lasting emotional distress

This study tests whether a virtual debriefing session with a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, held six to eight weeks after a delivery complicated by severe maternal morbidity (such as ICU admission or major blood transfusion), can lower symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the debriefing at six weeks (control) or at twelve weeks (intervention), and all complete standard mental health questionnaires. The goal is to see if this simple, supportive conversation helps mothers emotionally recover after a frightening birth experience.