12/16/2025
When Birth Doesn’t Feel Like a Miracle
For some, childbirth isn’t a glowing memory. It’s a blur of panic, pain, and fear that lingers long after the baby arrives.
Research shows up to 45% of women describe their births as traumatic—and about 1 in 20 develop full birth-related PTSD. Most never receive help or even recognition.
💬 “I felt like my tailbone was snapping with every contraction.”
💬 “Everyone said I should be grateful. But I still wake up shaking.”
💬 “My birth was ‘successful,’ but I was left broken.”
Different stories, same truth: birth trauma is real—and far more common than most realize.
What Can Go Wrong During Birth
Even when everything looks “fine” on paper, things can still go wrong:
• Loss of control or unwanted interventions
• Emergency procedures or NICU admissions
• Severe tearing or physical trauma
• Feeling unheard or dismissed
• Dissociation, panic, or terror during labor
Then After…
Your baby’s healthy. Everyone says, “You should be so happy!”
But you’re not.
You might feel:
• Scared your baby—or you—will die if anything goes wrong
• Triggered by hospitals or crying
• Numb, detached, or guilty for not feeling that “instant bond”
• Angry when people say “at least you’re both okay”
• Weighed down by postpartum depression
You’re left feeling alone and broken while your body’s still riding a tidal wave of hormones.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help.
ART helps the brain and body release the images, sensations, and emotions tied to childbirth trauma—without having to relive every detail. ART can also help with post-partum depression so that you and your child can properly bond and enjoy each other to the fullest from the start.
Many mothers report after just one session that they can remember their child’s birth without panic, tears, or physical distress.
“I could remember the day I gave birth without anxiety. That part of me that was still stuck finally felt happy again.”
Find an ART-trained therapist: www.ARTworksnow.com
