In the first few weeks after birth you may find that you think about what happened during labour and birth again and again to try to make sense of it all.
Sometimes remembering things that happened can be distressing and you may experience unusual feelings, flashbacks and nightmares. This is quite normal as your body and mind adjust after childbirth. These feelings usually fade away within 4 to 6 weeks.
You may find it helpful to talk to family, friends, or your Community Midwife or Health Visitor, about your birth. These conversations help you to naturally process in your mind what has happened. People often find this is enough to help them make sense of their experience.
If symptoms like flashbacks are not stopping, or you have any unanswered questions or unresolved feelings following your birth experience, please speak with one of our specialist Midwives.
You can contact the service directly by:
Or you can speak to your GP or Health Visitor who can refer you to this service on your behalf.