Hannah’s Preterm Labor and NICU Story I’d been in hospital for a bit over a week. We knew he hadn’t been breach, we knew I’d dilated and we knew I’d been in labour but it’d stopped. But something felt wrong. I couldn’t describe quite what was wrong or what was happening… but it felt like something might be IN, well, … Read More
Birth Trauma Confessions: My Emergency Birth Was Most Healing
Birth Trauma Confessions: Why My Emergency Birth Was My Most Healing I have four beautiful children. My first 3 births were non-emergency, but very traumatic for me. I sustained injuries from my birth. Doctors weren’t present for two of my births. Obstetricians ignored my health concerns and disrespected me throughout my prenatal care visits. Nurses pushed interventions I did not want. … Read More
Coping with Birth Trauma
Help and Resources for Coping with Birth Trauma Are you dealing with Birth Trauma? You are not alone. A recent study found that 9% of new moms are coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after their births. Another 26% showed symptoms of Post Trauma. Birth Trauma is whatever it means to you. There is no set circumstance where trauma will … Read More