PTSD RELATED TO BIRTH AND BREASTFEEDING

For a lot of women, having had a tough experience with breastfeeding or birth in the past can create trauma-like feelings when they start thinking about having another baby. It’s not just about remembering something difficult; it can be more complex, like actual PTSD symptoms. This might include flashbacks, anxiety, detachment, or a deep sense of dread about what’s coming next. And if that’s something you’re feeling, you’re definitely not alone.