PTSD and other Perinatal Mood Disorders are difficult enough when just one half of the parenting equation is suffering. Add in the other half and we’ve got ourselves one heck of a mess to contend with while trying to raise a child. When both partners are dealing with PTSD or another Perinatal Mood Disorder, especially from an event as sacred as childbirth, there may be some problems to overcome between the two of you. This list is not exhaustive and, as always, a couple may not have to deal with any or all of these. It’s just nice to understand that these things are normal and can be lovingly handled. Couples who have mutually experienced birth trauma often also experience:
Communication is the most important part of relationships to begin with, especially while coping when both partners have PTSD or another Perinatal Mood Disorder. It’s imperative to keep the lines of communication open. Here are some tips on communication for both partners:
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5/7/2014 05:29:24 am
Good to know that such kind of posts are there to help ignorant and novice people.
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