Birth trauma is an umbrella term referring to any physical or emotional distress experienced during or after childbirth. It can range from mild to severe and affect both the birthing parent and infant ...

This blog discusses events in Call the Midwife Season 14 Episode 1. The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. It’s 1970 and the Board of Health has declared war on ...

This blog discusses events in Call the Midwife Season 13 Episode 1. The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. It’s Spring of 1969, and brand new midwifery students are ...

The American Psychological Association defines trauma as a disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have long-lasting ...

Research finds that up to 45 percent of mothers report experiencing “birth trauma.” Yet, despite almost half of mothers experiencing birth trauma, it is rarely included as a part of labor and delivery ...

Birth asphyxia happens when infants don’t get enough oxygen around the time they are born. It’s a serious medical event that can cause brain injury, disability, and death. Share on Pinterest ...