C section trauma ?

I was traumatized by my emergency c section for 4 years. It wasn't until the birth of my second baby that healed that part of me. Perfectly normal and if you need to, reach out for help or a birth reflections meeting to help heal some of that trauma x

Trauma affects everyone differently and we can all be traumatised by different things. How you're feeling sounds completely normal. Even though things went well, there was always the chance it might not have, which is what is sticking with you. Its also possible that you already experienced a trauma before this and the c-section was actually the trigger to the previous trauma, rather than being the actual trauma, if that makes sense? Trauma is a weird thing. C-sections are traumatic anyway because you are so vulnerable and it feels really horrible in that room. I've had 2 c-sections and the second 1 was no better than the first. I would suggest talking to someone about it as this may help. You may also need to address previous trauma if there is any. Just know that you're not on your own and lots of ladies are feeling this way also. X

Yeah, thats how trauma gets you. It kind of sits hiding in the background until something similar happens and sets it free. We naturally try to bury trauma but it always tries to claw its way out. So sorry you had to go through that hun. X

In Scotland my health visitor mentioned that you can be referred for birth debriefing to help deal with birth guilt / trauma

I feel you here, I have a debrief booked due to the traumatic and complex delivery we had for our daughter. Might be worth getting one of these done for yourself?

i had a birth reflections meeting after my first, it really helped me, a midwife went through my notes from the day - basically a step by step of what happened. couldnt recommend it enough! birth trauma is horrible, i’m sorry you’re dealing with it 😔

I was also traumatised after my first emergency c section. Opted for an elective c section second time around and it was so healing!