Birth trauma isn’t just about medical emergencies. It can come from not being listened to, feeling powerless, or losing control. Learn what it is, why it happens, and how healing is possible.

You had your baby. The physical wounds healed. But emotionally, something still feels off. This guide uncovers the quiet, often-missed signs you may still be recovering from a traumatic birth — and how therapy can help you feel like yourself again.

Birth Trauma Is More Than a Bad Memory — Here’s How It Actually Shows Up

You might think birth trauma only happens after emergencies or dramatic deliveries — but that’s not the full story. Birth trauma can linger quietly, showing up in your body, emotions, or the way you feel around your baby. In this post, I share what birth trauma actually looks like, why it’s so often missed, and how therapy can gently help you feel safe, steady, and like yourself again.

How to heal from traumatic birth: A gentle guide to recovery

A traumatic birth can leave lasting emotional and physical echoes - even if your baby is healthy. This gentle, therapist-written guide explains why you still feel stuck, how birth trauma and PTSD affects the nervous system, and what real healing looks like (with or without therapy).