This term is also known as post-natal PTSD, and it describes the effects a mother has after experiencing a traumatic delivery. The four main symptoms of birth trauma PTSD are:
Re-living the traumatic events as flashbacks, nightmares, or memories you can’t seem to escape.
Aversion to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event. You may not be able to say the name of the hospital or doctor, for example, because doing so causes anxiety.
You feel anxious, jumpy, and constantly worried something bad will happen to your child.
You may feel depressed, guilty, or have difficulty recalling events from the traumatic birth.