Oct 1, 2026 · 4 min · 4 segments
**Birth Trauma: Navigating the Emotional Aftermath** Birth trauma is far more common than we talk about, affecting over 45% of women, whether or not the birth itself went to plan. In this episode, we…
There are different ways to seek help when you're feeling this way or trying to navigate it.
So the first one is talking to a trained therapist.
They can offer a safe space to explore and heal from birth trauma and give you coping strategies tailored to you.
So if you do feel like this is something you need, reach out to your care provider.
You can also look at support groups, um, or look at having a conversation in the community in the app.
Um, there may be other women that are experiencing this, and it always feels good to talk to others that feel the same way.
Leaning on loved ones, sharing your feelings, um, will also give a much-needed emotional support.
Often we don't want to do that, and we don't want to be a burden.
I mean, it's insane, isn't it, that we feel this way? But it really is important to talk to our friends and ask for help.
Don't be afraid.
I spent so many years of my life being afraid of asking for help, and I know that I'm not alone.
But this is a really good way to get that support as-- and when we need it.
There are different ways to seek help when you're feeling this way or trying to navigate it.
So the first one is talking to a trained therapist.
They can offer a safe space to explore and heal from birth trauma and give you coping strategies tailored to you.
So if you do feel like this is something you need, reach out to your care provider.
You can also look at support groups, um, or look at having a conversation in the community in the app.
Um, there may be other women that are experiencing this, and it always feels good to talk to others that feel the same way.
Leaning on loved ones, sharing your feelings, um, will also give a much-needed emotional support.
Often we don't want to do that, and we don't want to be a burden.
I mean, it's insane, isn't it, that we feel this way? But it really is important to talk to our friends and ask for help.
Don't be afraid.
I spent so many years of my life being afraid of asking for help, and I know that I'm not alone.
But this is a really good way to get that support as-- and when we need it.
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