Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD")

Postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder is experienced by up to 9% of women following childbirth. The condition is often caused by a real or perceived trauma in the past, such as:

• Traumas experienced during delivery or postpartum period

• Traumas from a severe physical complication or injury related to pregnancy or childbirth

• Feelings of powerlessness, poor communication, or lack of support and reassurance during the delivery

• Traumas from rape or sexual abuse

The condition manifests as follows:

• Flashbacks or nightmares

• Involuntary thoughts about a past traumatic event

• Avoidance of anything that reminds you of a past traumatic experience

• Persistent stress which can lead to difficulties sleeping

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Feeling a sense of unreality and detachment