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The Perinatal Mental Health Library

a collection of resources and information to help support your emotional well-being.

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Birth Trauma & Your Baby’s Birthday

If you’ve faced traumatic or distressing experiences during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum, it makes sense that your baby’s birthday feels really hard…

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What are the common symptoms of birth trauma in new moms?

Birth trauma impacts roughly one third of birthing people and can leave long-lasting emotional and psychological wounds. The good news is that trauma is treatable, you don’t need to suffer through on your own. If you’re struggling in the aftermath of a difficult childbirth experience, this article is for you.

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Getting Help for Postpartum Anxiety

If anxiety and worry are making your life unmanageable, you’re not alone. Anxiety is the most common problem affecting women’s mental and emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. Learning to recognize and cope with your symptoms so that you can get to the root of what's causing your anxiety is a good starting point.

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A note from the author:

Common themes that come up in my work are reflected in these articles, and I hope they help as you face the challenges that the family building years can bring.

~Holly