Episode 9: Recovering from Traumatic Birth

TW: Discussions of trauma surrounding childbirth and neonatal loss.

Trauma surrounding childbirth can come in many forms. Physical and emotional trauma is the most common, but the perception of a threat to oneself or the baby can also result in trauma.

Childbirth is one of the great unknowns. How the birth of your baby may unfold is unpredictable for most pregnant individuals. Especially for those who desire a vaginal birth.

Individuals who have experienced previous trauma are at an increased risk for trauma surrounding childbirth. Along with those who have existing anxiety or panic disorder. Trauma can result when labor doesn’t go to plan or expectations surrounding how labor and birth will go are unmet.

Finding a way to comfortably and safely process a traumatic birth experience is an important part of recovery from birth trauma. For some, the help of a qualified professional will be essential. For others, journaling, support groups, or speaking about their experience to others can help them move through trauma.

Join us as we take on the very tender topic of recovering from a traumatic birth.