Birth Trauma -

: Includes severe vaginal tears, postpartum hemorrhage, emergency C-sections, or injuries to the baby (e.g., nerve damage or bone fractures).

Symptoms may not appear immediately and can last for months or even decades. Birth Trauma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH birth trauma

Birth trauma is a deeply personal and subjective experience involving physical or emotional distress before, during, or after childbirth. In the U.S., it affects up to and can have a "ripple effect" impacting partners and healthcare providers. Types of Birth Trauma : Includes severe vaginal tears

: Often stems from a perceived threat to life, feelings of powerlessness, or a lack of control, regardless of whether a medical emergency occurred. or injuries to the baby (e.g.