Hi, I would use caution when using the term PTSD. This term came into vogue after the Vietnam war, but has had many names. The nosological roots of PTSD may be traced back to the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-1 entry of gross stress reaction, as published in 1952. Descriptions of post-traumatic stress reactions date back to the 6th century B.C. within the context of warfare and such reactions are well documented beginning in the 17 century A.D in response to civilian tragedy(i.e. reaction of the firefighter and workers after the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995). Other names used in the past are shell shock, soldier's heart, battle fatigue, gross stress reaction, and traumatic neurosis. In the DSM-IV you will find a definition for PTSD and all of it's specifies. The CTP9 code is 309.81 I do agree that many of these baby do suffer from Post delivery stress as do some mothers. Crystal Stearns RNC, MS, IBCLC Mercy Memorial Health Center Ardmore, OK 73401 *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html