Why Can’t I Just Get Over My Birth Trauma? A Columbus, Ohio Therapist Explains

This blog post explores how birth trauma often lingers far beyond delivery—and why well-meaning comments from others can unintentionally make things worse. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does my birth still bother me?”…this post is for you.

Birth trauma isn’t just about what happened medically. It’s about how your body and brain processed it. Trauma is anything that was too much, too fast, or too soon - and not enough support to recover.

You might’ve been told, “But your baby is healthy!” Or maybe you’ve heard, “You just have to move on.” But those phrases - however well-intended - can shut down conversations and deepen the isolation moms already feel.

Let’s talk about what birth trauma really looks like. What not to say to someone navigating it. And how therapy for mothers - especially therapy intensives in Ohio - can help you heal for real.