June 27, 2024
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1750 N. Washington St. Suite 120 Naperville, 60563
Let’s be honest: people love to romanticize birth.
We hear all about the glow, the magic, the moment you meet your baby and everything feels perfect. But what if your experience wasn’t anything like that? What if it left you feeling scared, out of control, or even kind of broken?
If that’s you—you’re not alone. And you’re not overreacting.
Birth trauma is when something about your labor or delivery leaves a deep emotional scar. Maybe it was a medical emergency, a moment you thought your baby—or you—might not make it. Maybe it was the way someone spoke to you, or how powerless you felt in the room. Or maybe it was just too fast, too painful, too much.
Research shows that up to 45% of women experience their birth as traumatic, and about 1 in 10 go on to develop postpartum PTSD.¹ That’s a lot of people feeling shaken and overwhelmed after what was “supposed” to be a joyful moment.
Not sure if what you're feeling “counts”? You're not alone there either. To help, we created a gentle, therapist-designed checklist you can take in just a few minutes.
👉 Click here to take the “Is This Birth Trauma?” self-check.
It’s not a test—it’s a way to reflect. A way to put language to what you’ve been carrying.
If any of these sound familiar, it might be more than just a tough delivery:
And let’s be real: the “At least the baby’s healthy” comments don’t help. Yes, you can be grateful for a healthy baby and still be struggling with what you went through. Both things can be true at the same time.
We know birth trauma isn’t something you can just “move on from.” It’s something that needs to be gently unpacked and processed. Here’s what therapy might look like:
IFS helps you connect with the different “parts” of yourself—like the overwhelmed part, the scared part, or the part that’s blaming you. This approach creates space for compassion and healing, rather than trying to shut those parts down. It’s powerful and empowering, especially when your body or mind still feels stuck in survival mode.²
We’ll look at those heavy, self-critical thoughts—like “I failed” or “It was my fault”—and challenge them with compassion and truth.
Sometimes, just being able to say your birth story out loud—to someone who gets it—can be a huge part of the healing.
At The Centered Life, we see women every week who are silently carrying the weight of a traumatic birth. And we want you to know: you're not broken, you're not alone, and it’s not too late to heal.
If you’ve searched “birth trauma support Naperville” or “postpartum PTSD help near me” and felt unsure where to start—we’re here. Our therapists specialize in helping women make sense of their story and feel more like themselves again.
Whether your birth was last month or five years ago, if it still feels heavy—that matters. Therapy doesn’t erase what happened, but it can help you carry it differently. With more understanding. More peace. Less shame.
🎯 Click here to complete the “Is This Birth Trauma?” checklist and get a clearer sense of what you’re feeling.
💬 Then, if it feels like the right time, we’d love to support you.
The Centered Life | Birth Trauma Therapy in Naperville
📞 (630) 315-0021
🌐 SCHEDULE A TIME TO CONNECT
Because your birth story is worth telling. And you are worth healing.
Congratulations on exploring the first steps to enhancing your life. Let’s chat about you, your family, your job, your stress, your desires, and how we can make joy and bliss in between it all.
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