Are you expecting a baby or planning to conceive soon? Becoming a parent can be a wonderful experience, but it can also come with its share of challenges and disappointments, including birth trauma. If you've experienced a traumatic birth in the past or want to be proactive in preventing it, this guide is for you.

Traumas that occur around the time of conception, pregnancy and postpartum often have unexpected and unwanted effects. Your baby’s first birthday can be fraught with thoughts and feelings that bring back memories of trauma, even as you celebrate your child.

In this article, you’ll find information about what can cause fears of pregnancy and provide coping strategies. Whether you’re currently pregnant or considering starting a family in the future, my hope is that this information will help you find a good starting point in addressing fears or trauma so that you can enter a new pregnancy with more optimism, enjoyment and a sense of empowerment.

UNRESOLVED TRAUMA IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS PEOPLE SEEK THERAPY, AND THE EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CAN EXPLAIN WHY YOU'RE STRUGGLING RIGHT NOW.

WHEN YOU VENTURE INTO PARENTHOOD, IT'S NATURAL TO EXPERIENCE SOME LEVEL OF ANXIETY. SO HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR ANXIETY HAS BECOME A PROBLEM?