Birth Trauma Page

: Often stems from a perceived threat to life, feelings of powerlessness, or a lack of control, regardless of whether a medical emergency occurred.

Birth trauma is a deeply personal and subjective experience involving physical or emotional distress before, during, or after childbirth. In the U.S., it affects up to and can have a "ripple effect" impacting partners and healthcare providers. Types of Birth Trauma birth trauma

: Includes severe vaginal tears, postpartum hemorrhage, emergency C-sections, or injuries to the baby (e.g., nerve damage or bone fractures). : Often stems from a perceived threat to

Symptoms may not appear immediately and can last for months or even decades. Birth Trauma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH feelings of powerlessness