Originally posted August 6, 2018. Part One: Recovering from birth trauma Birth trauma is a risk factor for postpartum depression, Help is available! Betty was feeling very down, anxious and disconnected. She had given birth to her third child just twelve weeks ago! Her new baby was a joy. He was beautiful and perfect. And so much work as well! Betty had never missed sleep so much in her life! He was her second baby, her first son. She thought she should feel very happy.

Originally posted May 20, 2013. Spring was a great time for Women’s Reproductive Health events in New Jersey. I was fortunate enough to...