Tag: mental-health
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Transforming Birth: How Doulas Support Healing After Trauma
Have you ever found yourself replaying your last birth over and over again — wondering what went wrong, wishing you could do it differently this time?If that sounds familiar, friend, take a deep breath. You are not alone. Research shows that 1 in 3 women describe their birth as traumatic (Childbirth Connection). That means for…
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Why Birth Anxiety After Trauma Is Normal (and 3 Ways to Calm It)
If you’ve had a difficult or traumatic birth experience in the past, the thought of going through labor again can feel overwhelming. You may notice anxiety creeping in when you think about pregnancy, birth, or even walking into a hospital. First—let me reassure you: you are not broken, and you are not alone. In fact,…
