Behavioral Signs
A woman can re-experience the
birth trauma by having involuntary
recurrent images, thoughts,
illusions, dreams/nightmares
and/or fl ashbacks related to the
event. Intrusive symptoms can
contribute to sleep diffi culty
and can exacerbate symptoms
of anxiety and depression (such
as poor concentration, hypervigilance,
exaggerated startle
response and negative mood).
Signs can include agitation upon
waking and fi tful sleep