The Perinatal Mental Health Library

a collection of resources and information to help support your emotional well-being.

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Birth Trauma & Your Baby’s Birthday

If you’ve faced traumatic or distressing experiences during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum, it makes sense that your baby’s birthday feels really hard…

Holly Evans Holly Evans

Birth Trauma & Your Baby’s First Birthday

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.

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A note from the author:

Common themes that come up in my work are reflected in these articles, and I hope they help as you face the challenges that the family building years can bring.

~Holly