Birth Trauma

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Oh, that every birth were straightforward and safe — challenging, perhaps, but within the bounds of what’s expected. Unfortunately, if you’re here, you know that’s not always the case.

When childbirth doesn’t go as planned, it can be deeply traumatic. In those moments, we are at our most vulnerable — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. When complications arise, control slips away. We find ourselves at the mercy of our care team, riding waves of fear and confusion, praying just to make it through in one piece.

For many mothers, this kind of experience leaves lasting wounds. Instead of joyful memories, there may be flashbacks, sadness, or shame. Faith may feel shaken. You might question your body, your choices, or even whether you want to experience childbirth again. And for some, the trauma makes it hard to bond with your baby or feel confident in early motherhood.

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If this has been your experience, I am so very sorry. 

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There's a lot to recover from— but healing is possible. Through birth trauma counseling, we’ll gently process your experience together. You’ll find tools to manage anxiety, rebuild trust in your body, and reconnect with your faith and your baby. You don’t have to carry this alone.

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NICU Trauma

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Having a baby in the NICU is a unique kind of trauma — one that few people understand unless they’ve lived it. While some babies spend only hours or days in the NICU, others stay for weeks or months, and the emotional toll can be overwhelming.

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You may have felt helpless watching your baby surrounded by tubes and monitors, waiting for good news that never seemed to come fast enough. Even after your baby comes home, the constant fear, hypervigilance, and “waiting for the other shoe to drop” can linger long after discharge.

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Many mothers in this situation wrestle with questions of faith:

“Why did God allow this?”
“How can this possibly work together for good?”

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It’s okay to ask those questions. God isn’t afraid of your pain — and He can meet you in it.

Through NICU trauma counseling, we can work together to process what happened, release guilt and fear, and rediscover peace and hope. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means learning to live again with grace and wholeness.

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You are not alone. There is help, and there is hope.