The trauma of childbirth can leave a woman ‘shell shocked’

Once the little bundle of joy has arrived, you may think all is well but for many women, childbirth is a trauma they can’t shake off. — Filepic

You might think that the birth of a child is something wonderful. But for many women, it’s a traumatic event with serious consequences.

Experts are calling on women to talk openly about how tough the experience is.

Giving birth is an overwhelming event for a woman, intensely stressful, painful and emotional.