Birth Processing
SIGNS YOU MAY BENEFIT FROM BIRTH PROCESSING
Everyone can benefit from processing their birth experience, but it can be extremely beneficial for those experiencing any of the following:
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A lack of confidence in your ability to parent or rejection of your natural instincts
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Hypervigilance in your care of your baby
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Feelings of disappointment or emptiness
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Feelings of failure
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Anger with your partner
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Feeling so overwhelmed by the trauma of your birth that you are having a hard time fully expressing your love for your baby
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Feeling disconnected and ambivalent
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Feelings of fear or dread regarding future or subsequent pregnancy
Situations That May Contribute to Unresolved Feelings After Birth:
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A long labor, or a very fast painful labor
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Lack of privacy or dignity
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Feeling unheard or coerced
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Situation that felt physically or emotionally violating
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Fear for baby’s or your own safety
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NICU stay
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Previous trauma
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Not feeling adequately supported
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Complications that arose during the pregnancy, labor, or postpartum period
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Unexpected transport to the hospital with a planned homebirth
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Unexpected cesarean birth
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Miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss