birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a challenging or traumatic childbirth experience. It involves symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, anxiety, and difficulty trusting one's body or environment. This condition affects some new parents, especially if the birth involved complications, emergency interventions, or feelings of loss of control. It is a normal response to an abnormal event, and treatment like therapy, support groups, or medication can help address symptoms, enabling parents to process their experience and recover emotionally.