What are the Psychological Impacts of Childbirth Trauma?
Psychological impacts are also significant and can include:
Postpartum Depression: Hormonal changes, coupled with the stress of childbirth trauma, may lead to depression. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): This can occur in mothers who have experienced a particularly difficult or traumatic delivery. Anxiety Disorders: The fear of subsequent pregnancies and deliveries can induce long-term anxiety in some women.