Reproductive Trauma COUNSELING

Complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or other medical conditions can lead to birth trauma by jeopardizing maternal/birthing person and fetal health. These issues may necessitate emergency interventions, increase the risk of complications during delivery, and impact the overall birthing experience, causing emotional and physical distress for both mother/birthing person and baby.

Perinatal loss, such as miscarriage or stillbirth, can inflict deep emotional trauma. The shattered expectations and dreams associated with parenthood, coupled with the profound grief of losing a child, create lasting psychological wounds. The experience may lead to anxiety, depression, and enduring emotional distress, impacting individuals and relationships.

This could include prolonged labor, emergency cesarean section, forceps delivery, vacuum, pre-term labor, postpartum hemorrhage, unexpected hysterectomy, severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, 3rd or 4th degree tear, or cardiac disease.

These unexpected complications, medical interventions, or perceived lack of support can contribute to lasting psychological impact, potentially leading to post-traumatic stress symptoms and difficulty bonding with the baby.

Having a baby in the NICU can negatively impact new parents by inducing stress, anxiety, and emotional strain. The uncertainty of their baby's health, prolonged hospitalization, and limited physical contact can lead to feelings of helplessness. Financial burdens, disrupted bonding, and the emotional toll of witnessing their infant's medical challenges can contribute to long-lasting psychological distress for parents.

Conditions such as postpartum Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar, and Psychosis can cause intense feelings of despair, isolation, and fear. These feelings coupled with hormonal fluctuations, can disrupt the parent-infant bond, hinder daily functioning, and create lasting emotional scars, contributing to a traumatic experience for both parent and child.

Infertility can induce profound emotional distress, triggering feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and despair. The persistent struggle to conceive may lead to strained relationships, self-esteem issues, and a sense of loss. Failed attempts, medical interventions, and societal expectations can compound the trauma, impacting mental well-being and creating a challenging emotional journey for individuals and couples facing infertility.