Traumatic Birth Experiences can range from mother to mother just as much as the healing process can vary. It is important to understand that you are not alone in this journey, which is why I created this page!
Resource List
Websites
Birth Trauma: The Silent Struggle New Moms Face
Birth Trauma: The Silent Struggle New Moms Face is a wonderful article that actually draws a line to link birth trauma and sexual abuse. Something I have not seen anyone else connect before.
PATTCH.org has a great Resource library of articles about Birth trauma.
How to Overcome and Heal from a Traumatic Birth
Birth Trauma by Dr. Rebecca Moore
Blog Posts
A Wounded Warrior: My Journey with Traumatic Birth & PTSD
Not Even a Bag of Sugar Birth Story and the Aftermath
How to Make Peace with a Difficult Birth (I really like this post from Women’s Health!)
14 Women Share their stories of Birth Trauma (These are pretty tough and most involve hospitals and doctors being very unkind to women. Read with caution)
Books
Heal Your Birth Story: Releasing the Unexpected by Maureen Campion
Birth Trauma: A Guide for You, Your Friends and Family to Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Kim Thomas
How to Heal a Bad Birth: Making Sense, Making Peace and Moving On by Melissa J Bruijn
Support Groups
Postpartum Support International has local chapters and resources in many states.
Military Birth Support Chapters
Let me know of any great links or books that need to be added to the list!!!
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