Altuntug, KamileKiyak, SibelEge, Emel2024-02-232024-02-2320231046-13101936-4733https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04336-3https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/11343This study examines the relationship between birth memory and recall and the perception of traumatic birth in women who were a postpartum one-year period and the affecting factors. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 285 participants in the pediatric department of a state university medical school. Data were collected using a participant information form, Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire, and Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale. In the study, it was determined that the women had a moderate level of birth memories and recall, and the rate of those with a high and very high perception of traumatic childbirth was 45.9%. According to path analysis, Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire score and educational status (primary secondary school) have a positive and significant effect on the perception of traumatic birth. The perception of traumatic birth was a predictor that explained 17.3% of birth memories and recall. Nearly half of the study participants perceived the experience of giving birth as traumatic, and birth memories and recall were at a moderate level. Improving women's perception of education and traumatic birth will contribute to positive birth memories and to create positive emotions when they remember their birth.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBirth MemoriesPostpartumRecallTraumatic BirthArticle368197472-s2.0-85148062872Q2WOS:00093335110000510.1007/s12144-023-04336-3