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Trauma & Stress
Birth Trauma
Birth Trauma
Emotional trauma that can remain after a frightening or overwhelming birth experience.
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Birth trauma refers to the emotional impact of a difficult, frightening, or overwhelming childbirth experience. A person may keep reliving what happened, feel anxious around hospitals or pregnancy-related topics, or struggle with guilt, fear, or numbness afterward.
💡 Real-Life Example
After an emergency C-section, a parent keeps replaying the delivery in their mind and feels panicked every time they return to the hospital.
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