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Are Some Women Prone to Birth Trauma?

Posted on March 1, 2021

For many, birth is a positive experience, but for some women it can also involve physical, emotional or psychological distress, according to an article in Babygaga. The report suggested several factors that can cause or aggravate motherly birth trauma:

The article also noted that mothers who experienced previous birth injuries may be more susceptible to future birth trauma.

While some level of trauma is natural for labor and childbirth, if an injury has occurred and you suspect negligence was involved, you may want to contact an experienced birth injury attorney in Philadelphia to discuss your legal options.